EU: Ban on liquids onboard aircraft and possible next steps
01 October 2009
Information from the Commission (pdf)
"by 29 April 2012 all airports handling at least 10 million departing passengers per annum shall have the capability to screen liquids, aerosols and gels in accordance with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008. Finally, by 29 April 2014 all airports must have the capability to screen liquids, aerosols and gels in accordance with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008."
See also:
Britain could be sole EU country to retain airline fluid ban (Daily Telegraph, link)