Bristol Airport is the latest UK airport to axe the 100ml liquid hand luggage rule. The airport says it has invested £11.5 million in next generation security scanners.
There were reports of long queues at the airport on Friday as the new scanners were used for the first time, but passengers on Saturday said there were no delays with one saying he had "done a personal best through security". The new rules mean that all customers travelling through security will have the ability to keep mobile phones, laptops and liquids in their hand luggage. Airport bosses have said that all passengers flying from Bristol Airport from June 14, 2024 will benefit from the new enhanced technology and processes.
READ MORE: Mum battling for her life in Alicante hospital after family holiday turns to horror READ MORE: The Tenby seagull locals call Steven Seagal Passengers no longer have to restrict toiletries and liquids to 100ml bottles and will be able to leave laptops, tablets and mobile phones in their hand luggage as they pass through security screening. The rules do mean, however, that only liquids up to 330ml can be carried. The new security regulations mean: Graeme Gamble, chief operating officer, Bristol Airport said: “We are delighted all customers travelling from Bristol Airport will benefit from state-of-the-art technology being introduced at security.
The new equipment will reduce customer stress and inconvenience as the need for 100ml liquids to be placed in clear, plastic bags an.