Liverpool John Lennon Airport could scrap the 100ml limit on liquids in hand luggage by the end of the year.
In December, the UK government announced it was relaxing rules around taking liquids and laptops through airport security from June 2024. The current hand luggage regulations on liquids allow containers which hold no more than 100ml each.
However, passengers at most major UK airports will be able to carry liquids in containers holding up to two litres from June 2024. Travellers will also no longer need to carry the containers in clear plastic bags, or remove tablets and laptops from hand luggage at checkpoints.
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In order to facilitate this, the Department for Transport has said airports will be required to install new scanners by mid-2024. The CT scanners will give security staff more detailed 3D images of what is in passengers’ bags.
This is expected to reduce the time spent getting through security and will mean passengers will not have to remove electronic devices from their bags before they are scanned.
Earlier this month, London City Airport announced it will become the first in the UK to scrap the 100ml limit. The airport will install the CT scanners by the end of March.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport will follow suit well before the deadline. The airport has told the ECHO it will be introducing the new scanners later this year.
An airport spokesperson said: “It’s a requirement for all UK airports to have these latest technology machines in place by mid-2024 and we'll be commencing our roll out of this latest generation security equipment later this year.”
When the government announced the policy in December, Transport Secretary Mark Harper said: “The tiny toiletry has become a staple of airport security checkpoints, but that’s all set to change.
“I’m streamlining cabin bag rules at airports while enhancing security.
“By 2024, major airports across the UK will have the latest security tech installed, reducing queuing times, improving the passenger experience, and most importantly detecting potential threats.
“Of course, this won’t happen straight away – this is going to take two years to be fully implemented.
“Until then, passengers must continue following the existing rules and check before travelling.”
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