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London airport becomes first to scrap 100ml liquids rule for hand luggage
London airport becomes first to scrap 100ml liquids rule for hand luggage,London City Airport is the first UK location to do away with the need for liquids to be removed from suitcase at security – from next month you can bring two litres onto the plane

London airport becomes first to scrap 100ml liquids rule for hand luggage

An airport in London will be the first to completely scrap the 100ml liquids rule.

While airports across the country are moving towards changing the restriction London City Airport will be the first to do so – and in time for the Easter holidays too.

Currently Brits and tourists must remove their liquids from their hand luggage and put them through the security scanners in a separate clear, plastic bag.

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This includes all liquids, gels and pastes like makeup, drinks and even some food items.

Now, brand new CT machines using x-rays will be able to take high-resolution 3D snaps of luggage.

A traveler waits in the security line holding a plastic bag with liquid
A traveler waits in the security line holding a plastic bag with liquid (Image: Getty Images)