MORE confusion has been sparked after six major UK airports were forced to reinstate strict hand luggage rules - despite new scanners. Holidaymakers travelling through the selected airports were glad to wave goodbye to the 100ml liquids rule. 2 The new CT scanners will allow passengers to carry liquid items of up to two litres in their hand luggage Credit: Getty But, passengers have now been informed they will have to revert back to the old restrictions.
The Department for Transport (DfT) is reimposing the dreaded liquid limit at the five UK airports where it had been erased in what they describe as a "temporary measure". New CT scanners were set to be installed across major UK airports that would allow people to travel with 2litres of liquids. The high-tech machines create a 3D image of what is inside passengers' bags.
The advanced technology was welcomed by weary travellers tired of squeezing every essential into tiny bottles. However, those making their way through security at Leeds Bradford, London City, Aberdeen, Southend, and Teesside airports have been urged to pack light once again. Despite improved scanners, from Sunday, holidaymakers will again be limited to 100ml containers in their hand luggage.
The 100ml rule was introduced in 2006 following a foiled terror plot to blow up planes flying from London to the US with home-made liquid bombs. Most read in Travel SKYE BLUE Gers boss Clement spotted dining out with TV chef on scenic Scottish island TIME WASTED Rangers la.
