Seven airports including Heathrow and Gatwick have changed their hand luggage rules
Some UK airports have scrapped the 100ml liquid rule, while others still have it in place(Image: Getty)
Holidaymakers are advised to verify hand luggage regulations at their departure airport, as requirements vary considerably across UK terminals. While some have abolished the 100ml liquid restriction, others continue to enforce it.
For many children across the UK, it is now the half-term holidays. With this, some families across the country will be jetting off abroad. Prior to departure, it’s advisable to confirm your airport’s baggage regulations, as these differ from location to location. According to The Times, London Heathrow has removed the 100ml liquid restriction for carry-on baggage, mirroring changes already implemented at Gatwick, Birmingham and Edinburgh airports.
Conversely, London Stansted, Luton and Manchester airports continue to maintain the 100ml liquid restriction. Under this regulation, travellers are permitted only 100ml containers of liquid in their carry-on luggage.
These liquids must also be extracted from your bag prior to passing through security scanners. Where the restriction has been lifted, passengers may carry up to two litres simultaneously, which needn’t be separated from other belongings.
The changes follow the deployment of advanced CT scanning technology at airport security checkpoints, which additionally permits travellers to keep all electronic devices packed away.
Nevertheless, certain airports equipped with these scanners retain the 100ml restriction, making it essential to verify individual airport requirements before your journey.
Below is a breakdown of UK airports and their current stance on the 100ml regulation.
Airports that have scrapped the 100ml liquid rule
- Belfast International
- Belfast City
- Birmingham
- Bristol
- Edinburgh
- London Gatwick
- London Heathrow
Airports that require you to remove your liquids
- Aberdeen
- Bournemouth
- Cardiff
- East Midlands
- Glasgow International
- Glasgow Prestwick
- Inverness
- Isle of Man
- Leeds Bradford
- Liverpool
- Luton
- Manchester
- Newcastle
- Newquay
- Norwich
- Southampton
- Southend
- Stansted
- Teesside
Exemptions are in place for essential medicines, baby food or milk, and special dietary requirements. The full list of exemptions can be found on GOV.UK.
You should always check the specific rules for the airport you are flying from in advance, as these rules can change.