Issue Date: 27th August
UK airports are being told by government to introduce new 3D cabin baggage screening equipment.
This may enable passengers in future to keep liquids and electrical equipment, like laptops, in their cabin baggage while it is screened.
Once in place, the 100ml liquid limit may no longer apply and passengers could take liquids, like a bottle of water, through airport security
However, passengers will still be required to remove their laptops and liquids from cabin bags for security screening, until this equipment is introduced at airports.
It will be introduced over the next few years, with the Department for Transport requiring all major UK airports to have the technology by December 1, 2022.
Heathrow is trialling the 3D equipment which will be gradually introduced at other UK airports.
Prime minister Boris Johnson said: “We are home to the largest aviation network in Europe, with millions of people passing through our airports every year for work, holidays and family visits.
“We’re set to streamline those trips with the rollout of this ground-breaking technology – cutting down hassle for travellers and improving security measures.”