In a huge boost for holidaymakers, a UK airport has become the first to scrap the 100ml liquids restriction for travellers.
Under the current restriction, still in place at other UK airports, you can take liquids under 100ml but these must be in a re-sealable plastic bag that can be no larger than 20cm x 20cm and cannot exceed one litre. It's worth noting that you’re limited to one plastic bag per person.
However London City Airport has become the first airport to scrap it entirely. Under the new restrictions, travellers will be able to bring up to two litres of liquid, and toiletries will no longer have to be put in separate bags.
The move comes as the airport has introduced new high-tech scanners which allow electronics to be kept in hand luggage.
Airlines that fly from London City Airport include British Airways, Lufthansa and KLM.
However, there's more good news for those who are planning flights with the likes of TUI, easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2 and more, as it's expected that UK airports will scrap the rules by June 2024 as part of a nationwide roll-out.
For now, it's just London City Airport that has ditched the restriction, so if you're planning to head abroad from a different airport, you'll still need to adhere to the rules - although passengers have found easy tricks to get around the 100ml restriction.
It's also worth noting that just because the limits don't apply on outbound flights from the airport doesn't mean they won't when you return, so check your destination's policy before travelling.
Travellers should also be mindful of other rules around what you can and can't take in hand luggage, with a ban still in place for the likes of corkscrews, knives, scissors longer than 6cm, non-safety matches, more than one lighter, fireworks and flares.
Unsurprisingly, the ban on sharp, long objects and explosives will remain in place for the foreseeable future.
A ban on sporting equipment will also hold firm with the likes of heavy bats, golf clubs, darts, walking/hiking poles, caterpults, firearms, harpoons and spear guns, as well as martial arts equipment.
It's also worth checking the rules on your destination - for example, there are countries where E-Cigarettes and vapes are illegal, such as Thailand, and bringing those items in your hand luggage could land you in trouble when you arrive for your holiday.
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