East Midlands Airport: UK airport issues update on when 100ml liquid limit rule will be scrapped for passengers as deadline looms

UK airports are racing to update their security in line with new rules published by the government in December 2022 which confirmed that all security scanners would be upgraded. It will see the 100ml liquid limit rule scrapped, allowing passengers to take up to two litres of liquids onboard planes in their hand luggage. They will also not have to unpack their laptops and other electronics from their bags.

Some airports are on track to meet the 1 June deadline, including Birmingham Airport. The airport is expected to be the first major English airport to scrap the 100ml rule. However, at others, including Gatwick, Stansted and Manchester, the changes are unlikely to be implemented before next year.

LeicestershireLive asked East Midlands Airport when their passengers can expect the new rules to come into play. A spokesman for the airport said work is underway to expand the size of the terminal so it can accommodate the new security scanners.

However, work will not be completed in time for this summer meaning the old rules will still apply. The spokesman told LeicestershireLive: “We have work underway here at the moment to expand the size of our terminal to accommodate the new security scanning equipment.

“That means we’re working towards having the new equipment and new rules up and running next year. In the meantime, we’re telling customers they should come to the airport as usual, as their journey through the airport won’t be affected by the work that’s underway and existing security arrangements remain in place.”

Passengers must still abide by the old rules only taking liquids under 100ml in their hand luggage. These must be in a re-sealable plastic bag no larger than 20cm x 20cm and cannot exceed one litre.