Holiday warning to Brits over airport security rule change that comes into effect next week
Our summer getaways are fast approaching and I can already smell the suncream.
A travel expert has warned UK jet setters to brush up on their knowledge of the rules as airports are about to undergo a huge change.
The worst part of the airport, by far, is making sure all of your liquids are firmly
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below 100ml and all fit in what feels like the world's smallest plastic bag.
You're not allowed more than one of the bags and if the security staff deem your packaging process to be unacceptable you run a high risk of missing your flight as the checks take forever.
However Anton Radchenko, founder and CEO of AirAdvisor, claimed that four out of five UK travellers aren't in the know about the forthcoming change - so what's the deal?
Well, allow me to make your day.
This infuriating process is set to be a thing of the past as the government have approved legislation that will aid the airport security process.
The change in legislation will mean the 100ml rule is scrapped - and it's good riddance to the plastic bags.
Travellers will then be able to carry up to two litres of liquids in your hand luggage, though it's worth checking the rules of the airport you're flying back with if you're lucky to have a lot left over.
This change is actually two years late, however, as the changes were set to be implemented back then, but the pandemic put the plans on pause.
You can already make the most of these rules in four UK airports - Teesside, London City, Birmingham and Newcastle.
But what about the rest?
The changes will begin to roll out on 1 June, which also happens to be a Saturday so we can imagine the airport will be bursting.
Anton Radchenko told the Mirror: "Considering this rule holds significant importance and will redefine how we travel, people should be aware of it."
It's been reported that the changes to airports will cost £1billion due to new scanners and security lanes - money well spent in our opinion.
Airports that have yet to implement the changes have been given until the summer of 2025 to get ready.
Heathrow Airport declined to comment to LADbible Group on their timescale, while MAG Airport Holdings, which run Manchester Airport, London Stansted Airport, and East Midlands Airport were also approached for comment.
So passengers travelling through Heathrow should find security to be as expected.
Radchenko added: "The old rules will still apply to you even if you're travelling to/from London City, Newcastle, and Teesside, which have scrapped the 100ml liquid rule.
"Passengers flying on this route must be careful and aware that old rules will still apply this summer.
"I don't think airlines are prepared for it. Airlines are also to blame for this confusion because they hardly keep their passengers informed with relevant updates."
Fingers crossed we'll be able to fly without added stress as soon as 1 June.
Kya Buller