“The new process delivers a much more efficient security operation with enhanced security screening. “The new CT scanners will take our passenger experience to another level, reducing the stress and hassle of 100ml liquids in clear plastic bags and having to unload your hand luggage. Alison FitzGerald, London City’s chief operating officer, said: “We have always prided ourselves on embracing innovation and being early adopters of new technology. Travellers failing to adhere to them is one of the biggest causes of delays at airport security. Airport security rules over liquids were implemented in 2006 following a foiled terror plot to blow up planes flying from London to the US with homemade liquid bombs.Ĭouncil blasts plan for London City Airport weekend flight extension London City is the UK’s second airport to use the scanners in all its security lanes after Teesside – which has only a handful of flights each day – introduced them last month. The Government is requiring all major UK airports to use the technology by June 2024. Departing passengers no longer have to restrict toiletries and liquids to 100ml bottles in clear plastic bags, and can leave laptops, tablets and mobile phones in their hand luggage during security screening. The airport has installed new CT scanners which generate more detailed images of what is inside bags. London City has become the UK’s first major airport to allow all passengers to pass through security without removing laptops and liquids from hand luggage. Above: Reporter Rags Martel explains how the changes will affect passengers at London City Airport
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