Airport bosses are reminding travellers
A leading UK airport has issued a reminder to travellers ahead of what promises to be an exceptionally busy summer period for international flights.
Hundreds of thousands of passengers pass through Heathrow Airport daily, and a message on the airport’s official X account is encouraging those with upcoming trips to “just remember”. The social media post reads: “With over 100 touchless water stations at Heathrow, you’re never too far from staying hydrated. Just remember to empty your reusable metal or double-walled water bottle before security, and top it up before you fly.”
Heathrow axed its 100ml restriction earlier this year, allowing travellers using Britain’s busiest airport to keep liquids in containers up to two litres inside their bags while passing through security, following completion of its deployment of cutting-edge CT scanners. Electronic devices such as laptops can also remain in luggage, while transparent plastic bags for liquids are no longer required.
The regulation change only affects departures from Heathrow, and travellers must verify baggage restrictions at the airports they are flying back from before boarding return flights to the UK. In January a DfT spokesperson said: “Heathrow is the latest UK airport to complete its rollout of next-generation security equipment for passengers, helping ensure security checks remain robust and can be completed smoothly.
“Airports are responsible for the installation and operation of security equipment. Passengers should continue to check security requirements with airports before they travel and come prepared with liquids in containers no larger than 100ml in hand baggage unless advised otherwise.”
