UK airports could axe limits on liquids in cabin luggage
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Restrictions on liquids and laptops in hand luggage could reportedly be removed within two years due to the rollout of new 3D scanners. Since November 2006, passengers taking liquid in their cabin luggage have been restricted to clear plastic bags holding no more than 100ml, which must be shown to security staff. We are slowly rolling them out John Holland-Kaye The BBC added that security restrictions for liquids and laptops in carry-on luggage could be axed from mid-2024. Boris Johnson announced plans while Prime Minister in 2019 for all major UK airports to introduce new 3D cabin baggage screening equipment.