Minister's UK warning as liquids rule changes

BHX HAS EASED 100ML RESTRICTION BUT GENERAL CAUTION IS URGED

- NEIL LANCEFIELD News Reporter

PASSENGERS preparing to fly from UK airports should assume the 100ml liquids rule remains in place unless they have been told otherwise by their airport, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said.

Birmingham and Edinburgh airports have become the latest to allow passengers to keep liquids in their bags when going through security, and each liquid container can be up to two litres. Large electricals, such as tablets and laptops, can also remain in bags.

This is because of CT scanners which generate more detailed images of what is inside luggage.

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.

This involved liquids being up to 100ml and put in clear plastic bags.

Travellers failing to adhere to the rule is one of the biggest causes of delays at airport security.