UK airports will extend the measure for maximum liquid amount carried by passengers, for another year.

• According to this measure, passengers cannot have with them more than 100ml of liquid per container.
• This delay is being introduced due to an issue in deploying necessary equipment on time.

Six UK airports have reintroduced restrictions on carrying liquids for passengers, after lifting the ban earlier this year. The Department of Transport noted that the main reason for reinforcing the liquid rule is to upgrade the scanning equipment.

Newcastle, Leeds Bradford, London City, Aberdeen, Southend and Teesside have all reinstated the measure on June 9, which will be extended until June 2025, VisaGuide.World reports.

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. For most passengers, security measures will remain unchanged. Passengers should continue to check security requirements with their departure airport before travelling. - Department of Transport (DFT)

Ban Initially Introduced to Detect Terrorism Attempts

According to Frobest Advisor, the ban on carrying out more than 100ml of liquid per container in hand luggage was introduced in 2006.

It applies to cosmetics, toiletries, pastes, creams, gels and liquid or partially liquid food as well as drinks. The ban follows terrorism attempts involving liquid explosives abroad on international flights.

There are also other requirements regarding the liquid containers. They have to be placed in clear sealable plastic bags that should not be larger than 20x20cm. Only one bag is allowed per person. Bags must be removed from luggage at security checkpoints.

UK Biggest Airports Skeptical About Reaching 2024 Target for Deploying New Scanners

The deadline for all UK airports was set on June 1, 2024. However, it was extended until June 2025 after the biggest airports such as London Heathrow, Manchester and London Gatwick were sceptical about meeting this target.

The introduction of new scanners as well as scrapping the 100ml liquid means that passengers have fewer measures when travelling. Thanks to new scanners, passengers are allowed to keep their liquids, tablets and laptops in their hand baggage during security checks.

London City issued a statement saying that despite the liquid restriction rule, passengers could still keep everything when passing through security, including here liquids and electronics.

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