THE 100ml liquid rule is already a thing of the past in three UK airports - but others are now following suit. New CT scanners that will allow passengers to carry more liquid items in their hand luggage are being rolled out. It will also mean people won't have to remove laptops and electronics from their bags while they're being scanned.
Last year, the Department of Transport implemented a deadline of June 2024 for airports to have the new scanners in place. The deadline is a few weeks away but several small airports in the UK have already had the new scanners installed. In March 2023, Teesside Airport in County Durham became the first airport in the UK to install the new scanners.
At the time, Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: "Once again Teesside is at the forefront of developments in the aviation industry, with our C3 scanners in place and already being used in the roll-out of the new rules, coming into force elsewhere next year." At the end of March 2023, and just in time for the Easter holidays, London City Airport became the second airport in the country to ditch the 100ml liquid rule. Robert Sinclair, CEO of London City Airport said passengers were going to love the new security experience.
He told The Times : "The good news for anyone planning a holiday or a business trip is that we will be the first mainstream UK airport to offer a fully CT security experience from the end of this month. "The new lanes will not only cut hassle but also queuing times, which I know p.
