Second UK airport scraps liquid rule

London City Airport has become the second airport in the UK to scrap the 100 ml rule for liquids with the introduction of high-tech scanners.

Flyers are now able to carry up to two litres of liquid, and liquids no longer need to be put in separate bags.

The new C3 scanners take high-resolution 3D images of bags and the government has set a deadline of June 2024 to most UK airports to install the machines.

Teesside airport introduced the scanners in March.

Travellers also no longer need to remove electronics from luggage.

According to chief operating officer Alison FitzGerald, the new system is quicker and safe at the same time.

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