The End of Tiny Toiletries? APH.com Reveals UK Airports Relaxing Hand Luggage Rules Ahead of June 2024 Deadline

Plans to introduce new CT X-Ray technology at UK airports means passengers will no longer be limited to carrying 100mls liquids in their hand luggage with a deadline of June 2024 set by the UK government for older generation scanners to be replaced with newer versions.

However, some UK airports, such as Teeside International Airport, have already installed the state-of-the-art bag and body scanners, allowing travellers to take up to two litres of liquids in their hand luggage and keep electronics in their bags. So, to help savvy travellers avoid confusion and fly through security this Spring, airport parking specialist Airport Parking and Hotels (APH.com) has released a comprehensive table comparing hand luggage rules currently in place across 15 major UK airports.

Available to download from www.aph.com/liquidlimits, the APH research found Teeside International Airport and London City Airport have already removed the 100ml hand luggage restrictions allowing travellers to bring up to two litres of liquids and gels including cosmetics and food. Electronic devices such as laptops and tables can also remain in bags during security checks and do not need to be removed, saving even more time.

Other airports such as Bristol, Liverpool, Gatwick and Heathrow still require passengers to travel with liquids in containers holding 100ml or less and must be carried in one transparent, resealable airtight bag measuring a maximum of 20cm x 20cm.

When checking the number of items allowed through security, travellers are advised to check ahead with policies conflicting across airports. London Gatwick for example, states travellers can take one piece of hand luggage whereas London Heathrow states two items of hand baggage can be taken through security. Belfast Airport, Birmingham Airport and Liverpool Airport advice checking the airline’s policy on the number of hand luggage items allowed.

Nick Caunter, Managing Director of Airport Parking and Hotels (APH.com) said, “Travellers have been restricted to the 100ml liquid rule since 2006 and as such, have had to allow spending more time through airport security. The new CT technology will be a welcomed addition to the airport journey, not only ensuring a more stress-free and quicker experience but also less waste without the need for clear plastic bags and discarded liquids. However, as some UK airports are still restricting passengers to the 100ml liquid rule it can be confusing, and we hope the APH research will help travellers plan ahead and pack hand luggage in-line with the current airport regulations.”

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