Major UK Airports to Miss Scanner Installation Deadline

Delay in rollout of new security scanners could cause confusion and delays during summer holidays.

Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester airports are expected to miss the June 2024 deadline for installing advanced security scanners that would end the 100ml limit on liquids in hand luggage.
The delay could cause confusion and potential delays during the summer holidays as passengers may expect the hand luggage security rules to have been changed at all UK airports, only to find that is not the case.
The new scanners use CT X-ray technology to provide 3D images, allowing up to two litres of liquid to be taken through, inside bags. Laptops can also be left in bags.
Some airports, including Teesside and London City Airport, have already finished their rollouts.
The Department for Transport may consider allowing airports extensions to complete installations across their whole premises where it deems it "appropriate".