August 8, 2025|
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|4 months agoAirport Security Concerns Rise as Dangerous Items Surge
Zurich Airport reports increasing confiscation of hazardous items including lithium batteries and e-cigarettes, highlighting growing challenges with passenger compliance.

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- Zurich Airport is experiencing an increase in confiscated hazardous items from passenger luggage
- Common dangerous items include lithium-ion power banks, e-cigarettes, spray cans, and fireworks
- Batteries, fuels and flammable substances pose risks of overheating, ignition, leakage or explosion
- Confiscated items are either disposed of or stored for 30 days for potential retrieval
By The Numbers
140,000
dangerous items removed from checked bags in 2024
40,000
dangerous items removed from cabin luggage in 2024
30
days storage period for valuable confiscated items
They Said
"Safety remains aviation's paramount concern"