UK Airports Granted Extension to Install New Security Scanners

The deadline for implementing technology to end the 100ml liquid rule is pushed to June 2025 due to installation challenges.

UK airports are given an additional year to install new 3D security scanners, pushing back the deadline to end the 100ml liquid rule to June 2025.
The delay is attributed to challenges in installing the new scanners, including supply chain delays, construction difficulties, and the need to reinforce terminal floors due to the scanners' weight.
Financial penalties will be imposed on airports that fail to meet the new deadline, although specific amounts have not been disclosed.
Some airports, including London City and Teesside, have already successfully introduced the new scanners, with others like Gatwick and Manchester expected to complete installation by 2025.
The new scanners will allow passengers to carry up to 2 liters of liquids in carry-on luggage and keep laptops in bags, aiming to streamline the security process and enhance safety.