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Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major change for passengers at Scots airport – and it's good news for holidaymakers
It follows the completion of a multi-million pound project SECURITY SWITCH Major change for passengers at Scots airport – and it's good news for holidaymakers Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SCOTTISH airport has revealed a major change - and it's a massive boost for passengers. All travellers passing through Edinburgh Airport can now keep liquids and large electronics in their bags. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Edinburgh Airport has revealed a major change for passengers Credit: Alamy It follows the completion of a multi-million pound project to install new security scanners. Airport bosses say the £24million investment will allow holidaymakers to move through the travel hub quicker than they currently do. Passenger and staff safety will also be "elevated" due to the use of 3D functionality. Liquids still need to be 100ml or under but can remain in bags. This means the airport will no longer issue single-use plastic bags. 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. "We've invested almost £24million 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. "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." Last week, United Airlines announced an almost year-round flight to the US capital. I went to the world's best airport with a huge new terminal - and found tropical gardens & even an indoor swimming pool Scots are already able to fly to Washington DC from Edinburgh, thanks to the airline's non-stop summer service. But it's become so popular they've just announced they are extending the programme to a a virtual year-round schedule. United will fly daily to Dulles International Airport until October 25, when the service will cut back slightly to five times a week during the winter season.
Glasgow Times
28-04-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Edinburgh Airport passengers can keep liquids and electronics in bags
Eight new scanners have been unveiled at the airport as the security hall has been transformed with the addition of two extra lanes to its existing six. The £24m investment 'completely modernises' the process thanks to new technology which is also in place at other VINCI Airports across the world, bosses at the travel hub have said. They added that the new 3D scanners will allow passengers to move through security quicker. Liquids still need to be 100ml or under, but can remain in bags, which bosses at the airport hope will cut down on single-use plastic bags. Large electricals, such as iPads, tablets, and laptops, can also stay in hand luggage. At Aberdeen and Glasgow Airports, liquids must be placed in a bag with an airtight seal and only one liquid bag per person is permitted. 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. 'We've invested almost £24m to install this cutting-edge technology to improve the overall experience for passengers, and 97% of passengers are already passing through in under ten minutes. '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.'
The Herald Scotland
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
£24 million Edinburgh Airport upgrade complete in boost to passengers
Eight new scanners have been installed to transform security at the airport and add two additional lanes. There was a £24 million investment into the security hall, and it should help passengers get through quicker. It also means the airport will no longer issue single-use plastic bags, delivering a sustainability benefit to the project. There is no limit to the amount of liquids that can be taken through but they must be in bottles or containers up to 100ml, while large electrical items such as iPads, tablets and laptops can also stay in hand luggage. Read More 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. '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. '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.'
The National
28-04-2025
- Business
- The National
Edinburgh Airport passengers can keep liquids and electronics in bags
Eight new scanners have been unveiled at the airport as the security hall has been transformed with the addition of two extra lanes to its existing six. The £24m investment 'completely modernises' the process thanks to new technology which is also in place at other VINCI Airports across the world, bosses at the travel hub have said. They added that the new 3D scanners will allow passengers to move through security quicker. READ MORE: Scottish Tories demand Kneecap are cut from major Scottish festival Liquids still need to be 100ml or under, but can remain in bags, which bosses at the airport hope will cut down on single-use plastic bags. Large electricals, such as iPads, tablets, and laptops, can also stay in hand luggage. At Aberdeen and Glasgow Airports, liquids must be placed in a bag with an airtight seal and only one liquid bag per person is permitted. 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. 'We've invested almost £24m to install this cutting-edge technology to improve the overall experience for passengers, and 97% of passengers are already passing through in under ten minutes. '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.'
STV News
28-04-2025
- Business
- STV News
Passengers allowed to keep liquids and electronics in bags at Scots airport
Passengers travelling through a Scottish airport can now keep liquids and large electronics in their bags following a multi-million pound project. Eight new scanners have been installed to transform the security hall at Edinburgh Airport by adding two lanes to its existing six. The airport said the £24m investment 'completely modernises' the process thanks to new technology which is also in place at other VINCI Airports Passengers are being told they can now move through security quicker, with passenger and staff safety said to be elevated due to the use of 3D functionality. Liquids still need to be 100ml or under but can remain in bags. This means the airport will no longer issue single-use plastic bags. At Aberdeen and Glasgow Airports, liquids must be placed in a bag with an air tight seal and only one liquid bag per person is permitted. 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. 'We've invested almost £24m to install this cutting-edge technology to improve the overall experience for passengers, and 97% of passengers are already passing through in under ten minutes. '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.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
