Ministers have issued extensions of up to 12 months to several airports to install new scanners
A planned relaxation of rules around airline passengers carrying liquids in hand luggage has been delayed by a year.
At airports which have not put them in place, the limit remains 100ml and containers must be put in clear plastic bags. After the aviation industry suffered huge disruption due to coronavirus travel restrictions, in December 2022, Transport Secretary Mark Harper set a new date of June 1 2024.Many airports are struggling to install the scanners ahead of the busy summer holiday period, largely due to supply chain delays and construction difficulties caused by the weight of the machines.
But passengers are advised to prepare to follow the existing rules, and check with their airport for any changes.Mr Harper said, “These cutting-edge scanners will make air travel safer and easier for passengers by strengthening security even further.“ Karen Dee, chief executive of trade body the Airport Operators Association, said, “Airports are making excellent progress in delivering these multi-million-pound investment programmes, which will ensure the UK remains at the forefront of aviation security in the years ahead.“
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