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Changes to liquid rules 'creating uncertainty' heading into summer peak season

Government
Ilaria Grasso Macola
13 June 2024

Airports have warned the government’s decision to temporarily reintroduce the 100ml liquid rule at a number of UK airports will create “uncertainty” for passengers heading into the peak summer season.

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London City is one of the six airports affected by the change

Late last week, the Department for Transport (DfT) announced the so-called “liquid rule” would be reintroduced at six UK airports – the six that have already completed their expensive security upgrades that were supposed to bring to an end the rule requiring passengers to carry liquids of only up to 100ml in their hand luggage.