Scientists Work on Airport Scanner That Could End Liquids Ban

If successful, the experiments could spell the end for a ban on liquids on airplanes. Passengers have been forbidden from bringing water bottles, soda cans, and other items through security checkpoints since 2006, when the government first issued warnings about the threat of liquid explosives on airliners.

Vagabondish is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Read our disclosure.

I applaud their efforts. Truly. But I have a simpler solution: end the ridiculous liquids ban, period. It’s silly and misguided.

More via CheapOair.

Founding Editor

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Let's Make Sure You're Human ... * Time limit is exhausted. Please reload CAPTCHA.

Subscribe to Our 'Under the Radar' Newsletter
If you love travel, you're gonna love this!