LIQUID rules at a major UK airport are set to be relaxed, following the installation of new high-tech security scanners. From today (June 14), passengers will no longer need to keep their liquids in in a see-through plastic bag, nor will they be restricted to 100ml per bottle. 2 Passengers at Bristol Airport no longer need to remove their liquids from their bags Credit: Getty Instead, those travelling through Bristol Airport , will be permitted to carry 330ml containers, which will be able to remain in their bags for the security checks.
Laptops and electronic devices can also be left inside hand luggage, with the new scanners negating the need for them to be removed. Eventually, the new scanners will enable passengers to carry as much as two litres worth of liquids through airports. However, the rules haven't been completely removed yet and for now, some stricter restrictions remain in place.
Nevertheless, Bristol Airport bosses hope the current rule changes will enable people to travel smoothly through the airport, with minimal fuss. Chief operating officer, Graeme Gamble, told the BBC that the new "state-of-the-art technology will reduce customer stress and inconvenience". He added: "The need for 100ml liquids to be placed in clear, plastic bags and removed from hand baggage will no longer be required.
"The new process delivers a much more customer friendly security operation using the latest technology and providing enhanced screening, allowing customers to keep personal .
