Liquid Limits: Still a Travel Bugbear

Our CEO, Julia Lo Bue-Said OBE, shares her thoughts on the current situation and how best to prepare for your journey this summer.

Back in 2019, travellers were promised the 100ml liquid limit rule was set to be scrapped at major UK airports by now, unfortunately, we continue to see delays in the airport security queue. After multiple missed deadlines, progress hasn’t been smooth. Some airports have upgraded their scanners and relaxed the rules, others have had to backtrack or even reintroduce the liquid limits after rolling them out. The result? Travellers are left wondering do I pack full-size toiletries or not? 

Our CEO, Julia Lo Bue-Said OBE, shares her thoughts on the current situation and how best to prepare for your journey this summer: 

“Removing the 100ml liquid rules for passengers is a positive step forward for air travel however having individual airports set their own timelines on lifting the 100ml restrictions on liquids is likely to cause confusion to travellers this summer and will result in delays. The slow roll out has already led to confusion and frustration and travellers are likely to be tripped up if the rules continue to change as short notice and vary for different airports. It is clear that all airports are not ready to introduce these new rules at the same time, and we would encourage all UK airports collectively to work with government to ensure there is very clear messaging around the rules, to avoid confusion and delays wherever possible. 

We would advise travellers to check the rules that are in place for the airport they are departing from before travel. It is also important for travellers to be aware of the rules of the airport they are returning from as they may differ. 

As always, we recommend to those that have concerns about the 100ml rules to speak to their travel agent who will be able to give them all the most relevant, up to date travel advice.” 

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