July 8, 2024, 1:16 PM A busy arrivals hall in Terminal 2 as the airport comes under pressure from cancelled flights and staff shortages. (file photo). Photo: Alamy Thousands of holidaymakers were left stranded after London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports were hit by dozens of cancelled flights today. According to reports, both EasyJet at London … Read more
Two airports serving popular Spanish holiday destinations have seen a rise in passenger numbers, with officials warning they cannot cope with ever-increasing visitor numbers – which could impact flight operations. Both Valencia Manises and Alicante-Elche witnessed their busiest April on record, with visitor numbers in Spain overall 14 percent higher than the same month last … Read more
Image source, Getty Images Item information Airports have criticized the government’s sudden reintroduction of the 100ml limit on liquids in hand luggage last weekend. The Airport Operators Association (AOA) said it had left airports “frustrated” and created uncertainty and confusion for passengers as the busiest time of year approached. After installing high-tech new scanning equipment, … Read more
By Sophie Foster, deputy travel editor for Mailonline and PA Media 3:08 PM June 10, 2024, updated 4:38 PM June 10, 2024 The government has reintroduced the 100ml liquid rule at six regional airports Eighteen years ago, the 100 ml rule was introduced after a foiled terror plot Passengers have been accused of causing long … Read more
Many British airline passengers are struggling to understand the rules around taking liquids in hand luggage through airport security as new scanners are rolled out. Long queues have formed at Birmingham Airport – where the new scanners have been launched – amid confusion over liquid restrictions. And on Sunday, the Department for Transport temporarily reintroduced … Read more
BRITISH holidaymakers have been warned as six UK airports have introduced strict hand luggage rules. Temporary restrictions have been introduced at regional airports on carrying more than 100 ml of liquids in hand luggage. Six UK airports have introduced strict hand luggage rules on liquids (stock image)Credit: Getty The change came into effect from midnight … Read more
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, All affected airports have switched to new high-tech CT scanners Item information Author, Cat McGowan Role, BBC news June 7, 2024 Updated 19 minutes ago Some regional airports in Britain are temporarily reintroducing restrictions on carrying liquids over 100ml in hand luggage. The change will apply from 00:01 BST … Read more
With the summer holidays just around the corner, families are preparing for a much-needed vacation. Those departing from four major airports will no longer have to adhere to the 100ml liquid rule that has been in place since 2006. Some airports have lifted their limits on liquids (and electronic devices) in carry-on luggage after installing … Read more