European airports are finally scrapping strict 100ml liquid rule after nearly 20 years
Earlier this month,
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Birmingham Airport was the first in England to itch the 100ml rules - and Europe is now following suit
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The first UK airports to do so, it means
And European airports are now following suit.
The European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) tested the new screening last month, with it now being introduced.
Milan Airport has already rolled out the new rules at parts of the airport.
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The website states: "At
It is yet to be rolled out in Terminal 2.
"Liquid containers with a capacity greater than 2L may be transported in hand luggage only if empty; otherwise, they must be checked in with hold luggage at the check-in desk."
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Other airports that are likely to follow suit are large hubs such as Amsterdam.
But the new CT scanners that allow the liquid rules to be scrapped are extremely expensive.
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The airport's Chief Executive Thomas Woldbye said the introduction of new machines was slow as they had "as many scanners as all of the British airports put together".
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But the cost and labour means smaller airports across Europe are unlikely to be scrapping the rules any time soon.
It is also not mandatory - so many resist rolling out the machines.
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Airport in Milan and Rome are now allowing 2 litres of liquids in hand luggage
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Brits are still urged to check the liquid rules before flying from any airport.
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The restrictions were initially scrapped last summer with airports like
However, they were
The Sun's Head of Travel explains what the liquid changes mean for your holiday
The Sun's Head of Travel Lisa Minot has explained how the new scanners will change the way Brits travel through UK airports.
"The new generation of CT scanners will be a huge boost to passengers flying out of UK airports.
"Laptops and other electronic devices can stay in your luggage and there's no need to stick to the current 100ml liquid restriction that has been in place for the last 18 years.
"Eventually, you'll be able to take up to two litres of liquids without having to remove them from your hand luggage.
"But it's worth bearing in mind that not all airports across the globe have the equipment.
"You may well be able to fly out with liquids over 100ml - but if the airport you fly home from doesn't have them yet you could find yourself coming a cropper.
"While we transition over the next couple of years you'll need to make sure you're aware of the arrangements in any airport you fly through."
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More airport across Europe will be rolling out the new rules too
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