Passengers traveling through Lithuania’s two largest airports — Vilnius and Kaunas — will now face less hassle at security checks, thanks to new rules that came into effect this week.

Travelers are no longer required to remove electronic devices or liquids from their bags during screening. In addition, the permitted amount of liquids in carry-on luggage has been significantly increased: passengers may now bring containers of up to 2 liters on board.

Airport representatives say the change will save passengers time and reduce stress at checkpoints.

The shift was made possible by the installation of next-generation scanners capable of analyzing the molecular composition of substances inside luggage without requiring removal. The equipment has been approved by the European Union and is gradually being adopted at airports across the bloc.

Until now, travelers were limited to carrying liquids of no more than 100 milliliters, packed separately in a clear plastic bag — a rule that had been in place for nearly two decades.

Lithuania joins a growing list of European countries rolling out so-called “smart” 3D scanners, following the lead of airports in countries like the Netherlands, Italy, and the UK, where security rules on liquids and electronics are also being relaxed.