Rule changes
Every change we’ve recorded to cabin bag, liquids and power-bank rules, newest first. Each entry links to the official source.
Law
EU law guarantees a free personal item from 23 October 2027
Regulation (EU) 2026/2202 was published. From 23 Oct 2027, airlines must let you bring one personal item up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (or that fits under the seat) at no extra cost on flights from the EU. It does not guarantee a free overhead cabin bag.
Liquids
Shannon Airport allows liquids up to 2 litres
Since 7 September 2026 Shannon lets you carry liquids in containers up to 2 litres, and liquids and laptops stay in your bag at security.
Shannon Airport Group - Shannon Airport Announces Enhancement to Hand Luggage Rules (7 Sept 2026)
Liquids
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport changed its liquids rules
Madrid still has the 100 ml limit with a 1-litre clear bag, but at the new Terminal 4 central checkpoint you can leave liquids and electronics in your bag.
Power banks
Qatar Airways: new power-bank rules
Qatar Airways allows up to 2 power banks of up to 100 Wh each, cabin only. You can't recharge them on board and can charge devices only in non-critical phases of flight.
Qatar Airways Travel Alerts - '18 June 2026: Updates on Travelling with Power Banks'Qatar Airways rules today
Power banks
United: new power-bank rules
United reportedly no longer allows power banks in overhead bins (from 1 March 2026) and otherwise keeps the old US limits of 100Wh freely and 100-160Wh with airline approval, but none of this could be confirmed on united.com.
Dangerous items on United Airlines (regional page; seen only as search excerpt, page not fetchable)United Airlines rules today
Liquids
London Heathrow Airport allows liquids up to 2 litres
At Heathrow you can take liquids in containers up to 2 litres each, with no plastic bag, and keep liquids and laptops in your bag in all four terminals.
Power banks
Eurowings: new power-bank rules
Since 15 January 2026 Eurowings allows up to 2 power banks; 100–160 Wh needs approval and over 160 Wh is banned. You can't use or charge them on board.
Eurowings - Prohibited items and dangerous goods in your baggageEurowings rules today
Power banks
Lufthansa: new power-bank rules
Since 15 January 2026 Lufthansa Group airlines allow up to 2 power banks in hand luggage, 100–160 Wh only with prior approval. You can't use or charge them on board.
Power banks on board: updated regulations starting 15 January 2026 - Lufthansa GroupLufthansa rules today
Power banks
SWISS: new power-bank rules
Since 15 January 2026 SWISS allows up to 2 power banks (100–160 Wh only with prior approval). You can't charge devices with them or charge them on board.
SWISS introduces new rules for power banks on board (14 Jan 2026)SWISS rules today
Power banks
Emirates: new power-bank rules
Since 1 October 2025 Emirates allows 1 power bank under 100 Wh with a visible capacity rating. You can't use it to charge devices or charge it from aircraft power.
Emirates' safety rules for customer usage of power banks onboard - now in full effect (30 Sep 2025)Emirates rules today
Liquids
Dublin Airport allows liquids up to 2 litres
Dublin lets you carry as many liquid containers as you like, up to 2 litres each, and leave liquids and laptops in your bag with no clear plastic bag.
Liquids
Frankfurt Airport changed its liquids rules
At Frankfurt most Terminal 1 and all Terminal 3 checkpoints allow liquids up to 2 litres with no bag, but some still need 100 ml containers in a 1-litre bag.
Frankfurt Airport - Security check: liquids and electronic devices
Liquids
Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport allows liquids up to 2 litres
Rome Fiumicino allows liquids up to 2 litres in each container, kept in your bag with your laptop, except on flights to the USA or Israel from Terminal 1.
Liquids
Milan Malpensa Airport changed its liquids rules
At Milan Malpensa Terminal 1, liquids up to 2 litres in each container can stay in your bag. Terminal 2 still needs 100 ml containers in a clear bag, taken out.
Liquids
Edinburgh Airport allows liquids up to 2 litres
At Edinburgh you can take as many liquid containers as you like, up to 2 litres each, and keep liquids, laptops and tablets in your bag at security.
Liquids
Birmingham Airport allows liquids up to 2 litres
At Birmingham you can take as many liquid containers as you like, up to 2 litres each, loose in your bag with no plastic bags. Electricals stay in your bag too.
Liquids
Bristol Airport allows liquids up to 2 litres
Bristol allows liquid containers up to 2 litres each, kept in your bag with no clear plastic bag, and laptops can stay in your bag too.
Liquids
Palma de Mallorca Airport changed its liquids rules
Palma still has the 100 ml limit with a 1-litre clear bag, but on many lanes at the new central checkpoint liquids and electronics can stay in your bag.
Liquids
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol changed its liquids rules
At Schiphol liquids must be 100 ml or less in each container, in one clear 1-litre bag, but you can leave both the bag and your laptop in your hand luggage.
Liquids
London City Airport changed its liquids rules
London City is back to the 100 ml limit on each container, but there are no plastic bags, and liquids, laptops and other electronics stay in your bag.
Liquids
Newcastle International Airport changed its liquids rules
Newcastle still limits liquids to 100 ml for each container, but you can leave liquids and electrical items such as laptops in your hand luggage at security.
Liquids
Leeds Bradford Airport changed its liquids rules
Leeds Bradford still limits liquids to 100 ml for each container, but liquids and electronics stay in your bag and you don't need a plastic bag.