With the 100ml liquid rule remaining in place for travellers from UK airports this summer, it looks like another year of tiny travel-size bottles is ahead of us. Previously, we got all excited when the government mandated that airports were to fit new scanners capable of handling liquids up to two litres in carry-on bags with a deadline of June 1. This would mean we could return to the heady days of taking full-size bottles with us in our hand luggage.
However, delays at major hubs like Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester meant that they failed to meet the deadline due to logistical issues. Following lengthy queues and confusion, the Department for Transport (DfT) announced that from June 9, the previous rule limiting liquids, gels and pastes to under 100ml at security would be reinstated. The takeaway for jet setters this summer is that anyone who arrives at the airport with full-size toiletries or make-up products may have them removed during the security checks, leaving their favourite products languishing in a bin somewhere in departures.
According to the makeup brand Glow Hub , such confusion has also been causing delays. Taking to Reddit, one passenger complained: " It took 50 minutes to get through security (I was one of the lucky ones). Every line was open, and they had full staff, but every other case had hidden bottles of cola, perfume, etc.
" Their definition of liquids include: If you do take liquids in your hand luggage, at UK airports When it comes to make-up produ.