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European airports to reintroduce strict 100ml liquid rule from today

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James Chapple
2 September 2024

A strict 100ml liquid rule has been reintroduced across EU airports, bringing the bloc back into alignment with the UK – for now, at least.

airport security scanner scanners hand luggage iStock-527890060 (Credit: iStock)

Most UK airports still impose a 100ml liquid limit in hand luggage (Credit: iStock)

Airports in the UK and across the EU have this year been rolling out next-gen scanners allowing passengers to carry liquids of more than 100ml in their hand luggage, as well as leave larger electronic devices like laptops and tablets in their bags when they clear security.