Edinburgh Airport passengers told of 'major new security change for liquids'
New multi-million pound technology at Edinburgh Airport will allow all passengers to keep liquids and large electrical items in their bags.
Bosses say eight newly installed security scanners costing £24m will enable flyers to move through security more quickly - while also boosting safety with the use of 3D tech.
Although liquids still need to be 100ml or under, they can be left in bags - meaning the airport will no longer issue single-use plastic bags. Large electrical items such as iPads, tablets, and laptops can also stay in hand luggage.
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Michael Hering, Head of Security at Edinburgh Airport said: 'This will be welcome news for the millions of passengers who travel through Edinburgh Airport every year, and we're glad to be able to complete this project and speed up the process.
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'We've invested almost £24 million to install this cutting-edge technology to improve the overall experience for passengers, and 97% of passengers are already passing through in under 10 minutes.
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'It's also important to note that our high safety levels have been maintained and improved on due to the 3D technology, meaning it is a faster, more secure process in time for peak summer.'
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