Europe’s Plan to End Airport Liquid Ban Could Be Delayed CheapOair Staff June 2, 2011 general 1 Comment Europe's airport ban on liquids could be in effect longer than expected A plan in Europe to end strict regulation on the amount of liquids passengers are allowed to bring through airport security is now in jeopardy. The BBC is reporting that many European airports are delaying the installation of scanning equipment that could detect liquid explosives, even though the technology is ready. Each scanner would reportedly cost between $65,000 and $80,000. The ban was originally set to be lifted in 2013 but that was before airports began dragging their feet. Currently, the United States has no plans to lift its strict liquid regulations. Source: BBC