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Irish Daily Mirror
08-07-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
100ml liquid rule scrapped at 2 airports as Dublin issues major update
Anyone who has taken to the skies in the last two decades knows that passengers are not allowed to carry any liquids over 100mls in their hand luggage - a rule introduced in 2006 following a foiled terror plot involving liquid explosives disguised as soft drinks. Since then, we have all grown used to the routine of squeezing toiletries into tiny containers, placing them in clear plastic bags and removing them for inspection at airport security. But that long-standing rule is beginning to change. Thanks to the rollout of new scanning technology, some airports are scrapping the 100ml liquid limit altogether - allowing larger volumes to be carried through security without being removed from luggage. Two major UK airports popular with Irish travellers, Birmingham and Edinburgh, have officially lifted the liquid restriction. Travellers flying from either airport can now keep liquids in containers up to two litres inside their hand luggage as they pass through security, without needing to separate them. This change was made possible after both airports received approval from the UK's Department for Transport for the use of advanced 3D security scanners. Gordon Dewar, CEO of Edinburgh Airport, explained: "A whole generation of travellers have only known the 100ml rule to be the case, so it really is a momentous day as we become the first airport in Scotland to lift the rule since it was introduced in 2006. The change allows more flexibility for passengers to take liquids through security, all while maintaining and improving our high safety levels through the use of 3D technology." However, passengers are still being reminded to check the rules at their return airport, as not all have adopted the changes yet - and different rules could cause confusion or delays. Gordon added: "But it is important that passengers continue to check with the situation at their return airport as not all airports will be moving away from 100ml just yet." Meanwhile in Ireland, Dublin Airport has issued a major update, stating that it remains hopeful the 100ml rule will soon be lifted - but it's still awaiting confirmation from regulators. Dublin is in the final stages of rolling out new C3 scanners in both terminals. Once complete and approved, these scanners will allow passengers to leave liquids and electronic devices inside their bags at security, with no 100ml restriction. Spokesperson Graeme McQueen said earlier this summer: "The temporary EU regulation that requires liquids to come out of bags at security screening remains in place. While we're hopeful this rule will change soon, we await confirmation from our regulators. Until then, liquids need to be 100mls or under and they need to come out of bags for screening. "Our roll-out of new C3 scanners is going really well and will be totally finished in both terminals later this year, which will put us in a position to remove the 100ml limit altogether and mean that liquids can stay in bags at security screening, subject to regulatory approval and also the removal of the EU's temporary rule."
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Two major UK airports scrap the 100ml liquids limit just in time for summer
Passengers travelling from either Birmingham or Edinburgh airport this summer no longer need to follow the 100ml liquid rule. Both airports have scrapped the strict hand luggage rule with passengers now able to take liquids up to two litres big through airport security. Travellers also won't need to put their liquids in a clear plastic bag or remove them from their hand luggage to be scanned. The 100ml liquid rule was introduced in 2006 after the UK uncovered a terrorism plot which planned to use liquids to assemble explosives on an aircraft. Both Birmingham and Edinburgh airport have brought in new scanners which don't require liquids to be removed from luggage. However, passengers have been warned that they might not be able to bring their large liquids back with them. Tourists will need to check the rules at their return airport as many hubs don't use the new technology. In the UK, the liquid rules were meant to be scrapped last June but delays in rolling out the new scanners mean that passengers are still subject to the 100ml rule at the majority of UK airports. Gordon Dewar, chief executive of Edinburgh airport, said: 'A whole generation of travellers have only known the 100ml rule to be the case, so it really is a momentous day as we become the first airport in Scotland to lift the rule since it was introduced in 2006. 'The change allows more flexibility for passengers to take liquids through security, all while maintaining and improving our high safety levels through the use of 3D technology. 'But it is important that passengers continue to check with the situation at their return airport as not all airports will be moving away from 100ml just yet.' On its website, Birmingham Airport stated: 'You are allowed to carry liquids, pastes and gels in containers up to two litres in hand luggage, there is no limit on the amount of containers that can be carried.' Passengers also aren't required to remove electronics such as laptops from their hand luggage. At Heathrow Airport, the UK's busiest, passengers must still only bring liquids of 100ml or smaller and must have them in a clear plastic bag. This is also the case at Manchester Airport. At Gatwick Airport, passengers are no longer required to remove their liquids and electronics from their hand luggage at security. However, their liquids must be 100ml or smaller. Aberdeen, Bristol, London City and Newcastle airports are expected to be the next to scrap the rules. Meanwhile, a woman who flew for the first time in 15 years has set the internet talking after sharing that her crotch got her stopped during a security scan. Writing on Reddit, the woman said: 'I flew for the first time in 15 years this week and both airports flagged my crotch at the arms up scanner. 'I don't care about the pat down, they were polite and professional and it doesn't bother me, but I'm wondering what did it.' She added that she was wearing bike shorts and normal underwear and had no medical devices or piercings.
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
British Airways, Ryanair and easyJet passengers hit with major rule change at Scots airport
A major policy that's been in place since 2006 has been scrapped following new equipment at the airport. Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EDINBURGH Airport has become the first in Scotland to lift the 100ml liquid rule. This will affect all passengers passing through the travel hub, which services airlines including British Airways, Ryanair and easyJet. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Passengers queue up at Edinburgh Airport to go through security checks Credit: Peter Kelly - The Sun Glasgow 3 Holidaymakers were previously asked to remove liquids from their hand luggage Credit: Getty Holidaymakers will now be able to take through containers of up to two litres in their hand luggage. The 100ml policy has been in place since 2006 but has been scrapped following new equipment at the airport. Edinburgh Airport said it has installed eight new top-of-the-range X-ray scanners as part of a £24 million investment to transform its security. Large electricals, such as tablets and laptops, can remain in bags, and liquids in containers up to two litres can now also be kept inside. Gordon Dewar, chief executive of Edinburgh Airport, said: "This is a big day for our passengers and the airport team. "We are delighted to be able to lift this rule and really transform the whole security process, making it easier for everyone. "A whole generation of travellers have only known the 100ml rule to be the case, so it really is a momentous day as we become the first airport in Scotland to lift the rule since it was introduced in 2006. "The change allows more flexibility for passengers to take liquids through security, all while maintaining and improving our high safety levels through the use of 3D technology. "But it is important that passengers continue to check with the situation at their return airport, as not all airports will be moving away from 100ml just yet." Elsewhere Scottish airport staff are being paid extra cash for catching passengers with oversized cabin bags. Edinburgh Airport's Exciting New Changes Workers at Swissport, who run gates at airports across the country, were given the baggage bonuses for catching easyJet punters trying to pull a fly one with their carry-on luggage. The extra cash is being paid for bags taken off passengers at the gate. Extra money is paid to workers who take bags off punters who either haven't paid for a cabin bag or people trying to take on a bag too big to be a carry on. An email, seen by The Sunday Times, told Swissport staff about the 'easyJet gate bag revenue incentive' and was sent to workers in November 2023.
Scottish Sun
07-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Two UK airports FINALLY scrap much-hated 100ml liquid rules
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TWO airports have confirmed that they have scrapped the long-running 100ml liquid rules. Both Birmingham and Edinburgh Airport will allow holidaymakers to take up to two litres of liquid in their hand luggage. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Birmingham Airport is the first in England to scrap the 100ml liquid rules Credit: Alamy 3 Edinburgh Airport has since followed suit Credit: Alamy The 100ml policy has been in place since 2006 after a thwarted bomb threat. However, it has been scrapped at two UK airports following new equipment being rolled out. Edinburgh Airport said it has installed eight new top-of-the-range X-ray scanners as part of a £24million investment to transform its security. And Birmingham Airport credited its £60million investment in equipment and infrastructure to being able to lift the rules. Large electricals, such as tablets and laptops, can also remain in bags, along with the 2l liquids. Gordon Dewar, chief executive of Edinburgh Airport, said: 'This is a big day for our passengers and the airport team – we are delighted to be able to lift this rule and really transform the whole security process, making it easier for everyone. 'A whole generation of travellers have only known the 100ml rule to be the case, so it really is a momentous day as we become the first airport in Scotland to lift the rule since it was introduced in 2006. 'The change allows more flexibility for passengers to take liquids through security, all while maintaining and improving our high safety levels through the use of 3D technology." And a Birmingham Airport spokesperson said: "This change will enable a faster and more efficient processing of hand luggage. "We are pleased passengers can now benefit from this change in ruling, made by the Government in time for the summer peak.' The Sun's travel editor Lisa Minot talks Birmingham Airport scrapping 100ml liquid rules What do the new rules 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." The liquid rules were meant to be scrapped last year, although the government backtracked at short notice. Leeds Bradford, London City, Aberdeen, Southend, and Teesside airports had initially been the first to scrap the 100ml rules. They were forced to reintroduce them last year. At the time, The Department for Transport (DfT) said: "From 0001 on Sunday 9th June 2024, 100ml restrictions on liquids will temporarily be reintroduced for passengers travelling from six regional airports where Next Generation Security Checkpoints (NGSC) are in full operation. 'This temporary move is to enable further improvements to be made to the new checkpoint systems and will only affect a small number of passengers. Holidaymakers also risk facing huge confusion as many airports still have the restrictions in place in the UK. Not only that, but most European airports also have the liquid restrictions in place, so tourists will have to use up their liquids or throw them away. Mr Dewar added: 'But it is important that passengers continue to check with the situation at their return airport as not all airports will be moving away from 100ml just yet.' Last summer, nearly £300million of toiletries were confiscated at UK airports.
The Irish Sun
07-07-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Two UK airports FINALLY scrap much-hated 100ml liquid rules
TWO airports have confirmed that they have scrapped the long-running 100ml liquid rules. Both Birmingham and Edinburgh Airport will allow holidaymakers to take up to two litres of liquid in their hand luggage. 3 Birmingham Airport is the first in England to scrap the 100ml liquid rules Credit: Alamy 3 Edinburgh Airport has since followed suit Credit: Alamy The However, it has been scrapped at two UK airports following new equipment being rolled out. Edinburgh Airport said it has installed eight new top-of-the-range X-ray scanners as part of a £24million investment to transform its security. And Birmingham Airport credited its £60million investment in equipment and infrastructure to being able to lift the rules. Read more on airports Large electricals, such as tablets and laptops, can also remain in bags, along with the 2l liquids. Gordon Dewar, chief executive of Edinburgh Airport, said: 'This is a big day for our passengers and the airport team – we are delighted to be able to lift this rule and really transform the whole security process, making it easier for everyone. 'A whole generation of travellers have only known the 100ml rule to be the case, so it really is a momentous day as we become the first airport in Scotland to lift the rule since it was introduced in 2006. 'The change allows more flexibility for passengers to take liquids through security, all while maintaining and improving our high safety levels through the use of 3D technology ." Most read in News Travel And a Birmingham Airport spokesperson said: "This change will enable a faster and more efficient processing of hand luggage. "We are pleased passengers can now benefit from this change in ruling, made by the Government in time for the summer peak.' The Sun's travel editor Lisa Minot talks Birmingham Airport scrapping 100ml liquid rules What do the new rules 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." The liquid rules were meant to be scrapped last year, although the government backtracked at short notice. Leeds Bradford, London City, Aberdeen, Southend, and Teesside airports had initially been the first to scrap the 100ml rules. They were At the time, The Department for Transport (DfT) said: "From 0001 on Sunday 9th June 2024, 100ml restrictions on liquids will temporarily be reintroduced for passengers travelling from six regional airports where Next Generation Security Checkpoints (NGSC) are in full operation. 'This temporary move is to enable further improvements to be made to the new checkpoint systems and will only affect a small number of passengers. Holidaymakers also risk facing huge confusion as many airports still have the restrictions in place in the UK. Not only that, but Mr Dewar added: 'But it is important that passengers continue to check with the situation at their return airport as not all airports will be moving away from 100ml just yet.' Last summer, 3 Up to two litres can now be taken through security at the two airpots Credit: Getty
