Scots airport warns strict rules to remain in place during summer holidays

A SCOTTISH airport has confirmed that the strict liquid rules won’t be scrapped in time for the summer holidays.

New CT scanners being rolled out across the UK are set to make it much easier for holidaymakers travelling with hand luggage.

The new system will allow travellers to bring more than 100ml liquids through security, without having to take them out of their bags.

The new rules will allow passengers to take 2l of liquids through security instead.

The UK government initially gave a deadline of June 2024 for all airports to roll this out, but only a handful met the deadline.

And Edinburgh Airport has warned travellers that they won’t be lifting the rules until after the summer holidays.

While they currently have one scanner installed, they have warned passengers to still follow the 100ml rules.

In response to someone on social media, a spokesperson said: “Please prepare for security as normal and continue to follow the 100ml liquid rules.

“New scanners are being installed at security however this is an ongoing process and the rules will not change this summer.”

A spokesperson told Edinburgh Airport: “This is a rolling installation programme and the new scanners will come online over the next few months.

“Passengers should continue to follow existing rules throughout this summer. We will make an announcement when all work is complete.

“Following the existing rules around liquids and electrical items will help people move through security as quickly and safely as possible.”