Major UK airport announces big change as EasyJet signs up for the ‘new base’
Passengers at Southend Airport passengers will be able to pack more liquids in their cabin baggage thanks to newly unveiled security equipment.
A UK airport has introduced a new technology where passengers can pack more liquids in their cabin baggage, it has been reported.
Passengers at Southend Airport will be able to pack more liquids in their cabin baggage thanks to newly unveiled security equipment.
London Southend Airport has implemented a new technology called C3, allowing travellers to pack electronic items like laptops, iPads, and tablets in their bags.
The airport also announced additional security enhancements, with all passengers now passing through security after a body scanner check.
Due to these new installations, holiday-goers can now carry liquid items up to two liters in their cabin baggage.
Marc Taylor, acting CEO of London Southend Airport, shared his enthusiasm for the new technology.
He said: “We are dedicated to providing our passengers with the safest and most operationally efficient travel experience.
“We are thrilled to be one of only two major airports in London to have successfully made this transition across our security department.
“The introduction of C3 screening, along with 100 per cent body scanners, marks a significant technological step forward and creates an even easier customer experience through our quick and easy terminal.”
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A spokesperson for the Department for Transport said: “The process for the screening of passengers is always being improved.
“The introduction of the new cabin baggage technology will help airports to ensure that these screening processes are as efficient as possible.”
This announcement follows easyJet's decision to open a new base at London Southend Airport.
Starting in the summer of 2025, easyJet customers will be able to travel to six new holiday destinations: Pisa, Gran Canaria, Marrakech, Antalya, Dalaman in Turkey, and Enfidha in Tunisia.
This will be the airline's 10th base in the UK and will feature three 186-seat neo aircraft.
Flights to the new destinations will be available from May 1, 2025.
According to London Southend Airport, easyjet will operate more UK flights than ever before with 57 million seats and 70 new routes this year across the country.
As a result of the base's installation, roughly 130 jobs for pilots and crew will be created in the area.
