Overview

• The 100-milliliter liquid limit for carry-on luggage, in place since 2006, may soon be eliminated according to IATA's chief, Willie Walsh.
• These restrictions were introduced to prevent the smuggling of explosives onto planes and are based on ICAO recommendations.
• Modern scanner technology has advanced to a point where it can reliably detect dangerous materials, potentially making the restrictions unnecessary.
• The decision to lift the liquid limit rests with individual governments, which initially implemented the rules based on ICAO guidelines.
• While Walsh expressed optimism about the change, he did not provide a specific timeline for when the restrictions might be removed.