by Airports throughout the Great Britain implement various 100 -ml -liquid rules after a nationwide revision of security systems has been delayed last summer.
In December 2022, all airports in Great Britain were instructed to exclude a new generation of high-tech security scanners. This would mean that the passengers have not had to comply with since 2006 to strain 100 ml of hand luggage limit.
Some airports successfully presented the new scanners until June 2024 and even began implementing new, relaxed rules for liquid limits. Due to the problems of the supply chain and the logistical challenges associated with the installation of the new technology, many of the larger airports have not reached the deadline such as Heathrow and Gatwick (although Gatwick has since replaced all of its scanners).
As a result, the Ministry of Transport published a new period of June 2025 and instructed all airports to return to the original 100 ml of borders.
There is now a two-stage system in confusing, in which some airports leave their liquids in their cabin bags (without maximum limitation), while others adhere to the old re-lockable BAG system.
The airports where you can leave your liquids in your hand luggage
The following airports indicate the passengers to pack all hand luggage fluids in 100 ml containers. However, do not insert the total amount. Note that Gatwick and Liverpool are current additions to this list.
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Birmingham
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Bristol
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Edinburgh
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Gatwick
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Leeds Bradford
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Liverpool
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Luton
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Newcastle
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South
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Tessee
The airports are still forcing the old 100 ml -liquid rules
The following airports indicate the passengers to remove all 100 ml of liquids from their hand luggage and place them in a re -lockable plastic bag (20 cm x 20 cm). Most airports expressly say that there is a total limit of one liter, but the airports listed below with an asterisk do not indicate this rule on their websites. It will be difficult anyway to get much more than this on board: passengers are only allowed a bag and the content must be easily sitting in it.
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Aberdeen
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Bournemouth
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Cardiff
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East Midlands
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Glasgow
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Glasgow Prestick*
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Heathrow
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InVerneness*
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Isle of Man
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Manchester
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Newquay
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Norwich*
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Southampton*
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Stansted
Do I have to remove electrical objects from my pocket?
With the airports with which you can leave your liquids in your hand luggage, you can also leave large electrical objects such as laptops, cameras and tablets such as iPads in your pockets. At the airports that ask the passengers to place liquids into a re -lockable bag, also ask the removal of large electronics from the hand luggage.
Which airports in overseas have the technology?
Many European airports, including in Germany, Ireland, Italy and the Netherlands, have installed the next generation scanners and enforced more relaxed rules last summer. On September 1, 2024, however, the European Commission temporarily reintroduced the liquid limit due to concerns about the accuracy of the new scanner. The rules also apply in Norway, Iceland and Switzerland.
The Department of Transport told The Telegraph That it works with manufacturers and international partners to ensure that improvements are made.
In addition, many airports in the Middle East, in the Far East and the United States have been available to scan technology for many years and enables passengers to leave liquids of all sizes and electronics in their hand luggage.
Why does the liquid limit of 100 ml exist?
The fluid limit during the flight was introduced in 2006 after the British police thwarted an Islamist terrorist conspiracy to detonate explosives on transatlantic flights. They planned to smuggle liquid explosives that were disguised as non -alcoholic drinks in hand luggage, which would have been the most deadliest terrorist attack since September 11th. After the contemplated conspiracy, the government increased the terrorist threat of “serious” to “critical” and baggage luggage on all aircraft, which is prohibited as a precaution.
The hand luggage allowance was soon relaxed, but the liquid ban remained – not only in Great Britain, but in countries around the world.
What liquids can I add in my hand luggage?
You can take all drinks, including water. liquid or semi-liquid foods (such as jam); Cosmetics and toilet articles, including creams and lotions; Sprays including deodorants; Pastes including toothpaste; Gels; Contact lens solution; All other solutions of similar consistency.
Liquids such as bleaching agents, “bursting” batteries, self -defense sprays, toxic substances, radioactive materials, biological dangers (ie, blood) and materials that could burn spontaneously are neither permitted in hand luggage nor in hold. The government has a full list here.
Are there any exceptions?
You can take liquids over 100 ml if it is essential medication to support a special nutritional requirement or in baby food or milk. You can also take larger liquids at the airport on an aircraft (e.g. at Duty Free) as long as you are sealed in a safety bag. The government has a full list here.
This story was first published and revised and updated in March 2023.
