UK airport passengers warned strict rule will remain during 'entire' summer holidays

A UK airport has warned strict liquid rules will remain in place during the entire summer holidays. Edinburgh Airport has warned travellers they won't be lifting the rules on 100ml liquids at its security desks until after the summer holidays.

In response to someone on social media, a spokesperson said: "Please prepare for security as normal and continue to follow the 100ml liquid rules. New scanners are being installed at security however this is an ongoing process and the rules will not change this summer."

A spokesperson told Edinburgh Airport: "This is a rolling installation programme and the new scanners will come online over the next few months. Passengers should continue to follow existing rules throughout this summer. We will make an announcement when all work is complete.

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“Following the existing rules around liquids and electrical items will help people move through security as quickly and safely as possible.” Last month the government rolled back the rules at short notice and The Department for Transport (DfT) confirmed it would be a "temporary measure" but was to "enable further improvements to be made to the new checkpoint systems".

They said: "From 0001 on Sunday 9th June 2024, 100ml restrictions on liquids will temporarily be reintroduced for passengers travelling from six regional airports where Next Generation Security Checkpoints (NGSC) are in full operation. 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.” New CT scanners were set to be installed across major UK airports that would allow people to travel with 2litres of liquids.

The new machines create a 3D image of what is inside passengers' bags.