Edinburgh Airport has officially scrapped its 100ml liquid restriction for hand luggage, becoming the first airport in Scotland to do so since the rule was introduced in 2006.
The change follows the installation of cutting-edge 3D security scanners with an additional security lane as part of a £24m upgrade.
Passengers can now carry liquids in containers of up to two litres without needing to remove them from their bags.
There is no limit on the number of containers allowed, but metal water bottles must still be emptied before screening. Larger items like wine bottles and full-sized toiletries can now travel in cabin bags without issue.
Laptops, tablets, and other large electronics can also remain in hand luggage during security checks.
Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport, said “A whole generation of travellers has only known the 100ml rule. This is a major step forward, offering more flexibility while keeping safety at the forefront.”
He claimed that the upgrade will speed up the security process while ensuring safety. He also advised travellers to check restrictions at their destination airports, as not all hubs have implemented the same changes.
One fourth year at the University of Edinburgh said they were “pretty happy with the change because liquid allowance is always what slows the security queue down the most,” and that they “flew through when I was last there.”
Another student added: “Travelling is so much easier and way better with larger allowances.”
Birmingham Airport has also lifted the rule, with other airports in the country expected to follow.
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