Full list of UK airports set to axe hated liquids rule as new technology rolled out
While many smaller airports and some specific lanes in major airports have already implemented the new technology, a nationwide rollout is still underway.
A number of UK airports are set to scrap the longstanding 100ml liquid rule for hand luggage, with new advanced security scanners being introduced.
This change, which comes just in time for the summer holidays, promises to make air travel more convenient for passengers. Here is a comprehensive list of the airports adopting this new technology.
Birmingham Airport was the first major UK airport to remove the 100ml liquid restriction. The change was implemented ahead of the half-term weekend, allowing passengers to carry liquids without the 100ml limitation.
Bristol Airport is set to follow closely, with its new scanners ready to go live by June 14, just in time for the summer school holidays. The airport has invested £11.5million in these state-of-the-art scanners.
London City Airport, located in the Docklands, has already installed the new technology and is operational. Teesside Airport in Darlington has also adopted the new scanners, making security checks quicker and more efficient.
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Heathrow, one of the busiest airports in the world, is not expected to meet the June 2024 deadline but aims to complete the rollout by June 2025.
Gatwick has announced plans to have all new scanners installed by the first quarter of next year, in a similar timeframe to other major airports.
Manchester Airport is also targeting the first three months of next year to fully implement the new technology. Stansted is aligning its rollout schedule with Gatwick and Manchester, expecting to complete the installation by early next year. Luton Airport aims to introduce the new scanners by June, following a significant investment in security upgrades.
While many smaller airports and some specific lanes in major airports have already implemented the new technology, a nationwide rollout is still underway.
The new 3D scanners provide detailed images of luggage contents, enabling security staff to inspect items without requiring passengers to remove them from their bags. This technology will allow passengers to carry containers holding up to two litres of liquid in their hand luggage.
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The 100ml liquid rule was introduced in 2006 following a thwarted terrorist plot involving liquid explosives disguised as drinks bottles. Initially, all liquids were banned except for baby milk, but the rule was later relaxed to the 100ml limit.
With the introduction of these advanced scanners, airports across the UK are working towards a smoother and more efficient security process.
The Department for Transport had initially set a June 2024 deadline for all airports to adopt the new technology. However, due to various challenges, most major travel hubs are now aiming for a 2025 completion.
Nick Barton, Chief Executive of Birmingham Airport, highlighted the significance of this upgrade, noting that the new machines, which are significantly larger and more advanced than existing scanners, represent a substantial improvement in passenger convenience and security efficiency.
