A UK airport has made a significant change to its security procedures, much to the relief of passengers. It has become the latest to install new screening equipment that allows travellers to keep laptops and liquids up to 100ml in their hand luggage, eliminating the need to separate these items for scanning. This move is designed to streamline the security process and improve passenger experience.
The update comes as Jet2 prepares to introduce 16 new routes from Bournemouth Airport next year, as reported by Birmingham Live. In a statement, the airport said: “Bournemouth Airport has completed the process of installing and testing new security screening equipment to improve passenger security. For hand luggage this means that with immediate effect, passengers flying from Bournemouth Airport can now leave liquids and large electrical items such as laptops in their cabin baggage.
Passengers flying from Bournemouth Airport will no longer need to present liquids separately in a clear plastic bag however, liquids are still restricted to containers of up to 100ml.” Bristol Airport already allows passengers to keep liquids, laptops and electronics in their luggage while going through security. The airport’s website advises that only liquids, pastes, gels, and pastes in containers up to 100ml can be carried in hand luggage, with larger items needing to be checked in. Any items over the 100ml limit in hand luggage will be confiscated and destroyed.
However, there is no restriction on the number of containers under 100ml that can be carried. During security checks, passengers must keep liquids and electrical items in their hand luggage. But all items must be removed from pockets, including phones, keys, coins, and tissues, while watches can be left on.
The airport’s new measures aim to enhance security while making the passenger journey smoother. Passengers are advised to be aware of individual airport policies regarding hand luggage rules when travelling. This change reflects a growing trend among airports to adopt more efficient and passenger-friendly security processes.