Passengers at an Irish airport are set for a major shake-up as a series of changes are made to the policy of carrying liquids. 

Keeping track of your deodorants, perfumes and toothpaste has just gotten a bit easier after it was announced that containers of liquids, aerosols and gels of up to two litres will now be allowed in hand luggage. 

This replaces previous restrictions which meant that any container of over 100ml needed to be in checked luggage or thrown out. 

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This replaces previous restrictions which meant that any container of over 100ml needed to be in checked luggage or thrown out. Pic: Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Images

The change to Shannon Airport’s policy comes after a massive investment in its high-tech security screening technology and upgraded elements of its 3D and C3 scanners. 

This system has already made passing through security lines easier, as passengers are no longer asked to take electronic devices out of their hand luggage when passing through or to display liquids and aerosols in a clear plastic bag.

Dublin Airport security
This system has already made passing through security lines easier, as passengers are no longer asked to take electronic devices out of their hand luggage.

Explaining the changes, Chief Officer of Shannon Airport Police, Fire Service and Security Pat O’Brien said: ‘This is excellent news for our passengers and enables us to maintain the highest security standards while making the journey through Shannon Airport even easier.

‘Passengers have already enjoyed the convenience of leaving liquids, gels, aerosols and electronic devices in their hand luggage when passing through security at Shannon. The change announced today takes that convenience to the next level.

‘This latest enhancement further strengthens our commitment to delivering a safe, efficient and hassle-free journey for passengers travelling through Shannon Airport.’

Shannon Airport
This system has already made passing through security lines easier, as passengers are no longer asked to take electronic devices out of their hand luggage when passing through or to display liquids and aerosols in a clear plastic bag. Pic: Shutterupeire/Shutterstock

 It is understood that these changes are now in effect. 

Officials at Shannon Airport have stressed that other security screening requirements may apply at separate airports. 

Passengers are advised to check the regulations at the airport from which they will be departing from, in order to minimise the amount of hassle when passing through security on their return journey.

Similar changes were made at Dublin Airport last year, with passengers now permitted to carry containers of up to two litres and not being required to remove them from hand luggage when passing through security.