Bristol Airport shares new security rules that are going to make your life much easier

Travellers awaiting their flight at Bristol Airport may be confronted with a different security routine as the airport has recently announced updates to their process.

The airport, via their X platform - once known as Twitter, has sought to clarify any potential confusions by declaring: "Our security process has changed! You'll now keep everything in your bag."

What exactly does this change incorporate?

Per the details mentioned on the travel platform, all items of cabin luggage will undergo an X-ray screening, thus enabling passengers to keep liquids, laptops, and other electronic goods within their baggage, thereby eliminating the need to remove them.

While this change offers some luxurious convenience, it should be noted that travellers will still be requested to empty personal items such as "coins, keys, mobile phones and other small items" from pockets, with these items needing to be placed in hand luggage. Another common request that may occur is the removal of shoes and belts; in such case, outer clothing should be placed within the serving tray and bags positioned atop, as reports Bristol Live.

Some regulatory measures still persist, though, including thorough searches for pushchairs, wheelchairs and walking aids, and a strict 100ml maximum capacity for each container holding liquid contents. The airport further advised that: "Bear in mind that all gels, pastes, lotions, liquid-solid mixtures (including food) and pressurised containers also count as liquids."

Medicines only sufficient for the length of the flight plus some additional quantities in case of delays are permitted onboard. However, those planning to take medicine with water must ensure the latter's quantity does not exceed 100ml.

Conversely, metal drink bottles should be completely emptied prior to their entry.

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Bristol Airport also mentioned that: "Baggage rules vary between airlines and we recommend checking before arriving at the airport to make sure your hand baggage including liquids is within your airline’s size and weight limits."

Typically, most UK airlines allow one standard cabin bag around 55cm x 40cm x 20cm in size, weighing up to 10-15kg. A smaller personal item like a handbag or laptop bag is also allowed. Popular airline, Ryanair only permits its passengers to bring a 40x20x25cm bag on board, like this trending Travel Duffel Bag now on sale for £15.18 - but you need to act fast.

This bag was made popular on TikTok for its expandable size and trolley sleeve that enables the bag to sit perfectly on top of any rolling suitcase. When the bottom zipper is opened and expanded, it becomes the maximum size-free baggage allowance for an easyJet cabin bag 45X36X20cm.

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