Edinburgh Airport first in Scotland to lift 100ml liquid rule

Edinburgh Airport has become the first in Scotland to lift the 100ml liquid rule.

Travellers will now be able to take through containers of up to two litres in their hand luggage.

The 100ml policy has been in place since 2006 but has been scrapped following new equipment at the airport.

Edinburgh Airport said it has installed eight new top-of-the-range X-ray scanners as part of a £24 million investment to transform its security.

Large electricals, such as tablets and laptops, can remain in bags, and liquids in containers up to two litres can now also be kept inside.

Gordon Dewar, chief executive of Edinburgh Airport, said: “This is a big day for our passengers and the airport team – we are delighted to be able to lift this rule and really transform the whole security process, making it easier for everyone.

“A whole generation of travellers have only known the 100ml rule to be the case, so it really is a momentous day as we become the first airport in Scotland to lift the rule since it was introduced in 2006.

“The change allows more flexibility for passengers to take liquids through security, all while maintaining and improving our high safety levels through the use of 3D technology.

“But it is important that passengers continue to check with the situation at their return airport as not all airports will be moving away from 100ml just yet.”