Passengers departing Belfast City airport will be able to keep liquids and electronics in their hand luggage as they move through security.
Work to significantly enhance security checks at Belfast City Airport has been completed following a £3m investment.
Mark Beattie, Chief Operating Officer at Belfast City Airport, said this is “a significant change to how passengers will move through security” with cabin baggage.
“Passengers will no longer be required to remove electronic devices and liquids, gels and pastes under 100ml, from their cabin baggage, streamlining the process and ensuring our passengers can move through the terminal as quickly and easily as possible,” he explained.
Here’s everything you need to know for your next flight.
What are the new rules for liquids in my hand luggage?
Previously passengers had to place liquids, gels and pastes including cosmetics and toiletries into a transparent bag.
This had to be removed from the hand luggage and placed in a tray to pass through security.
The new security screening technology will enable passengers to keep liquids, gels, and pastes, including toiletries and cosmetics, up to 100ml and large electronic devices in their cabin baggage as they complete security checks at the airport.
Liquids include:
- all drinks, including water
- liquid or semi-liquid foods, for example soup, jam, honey and syrups
- cosmetics and toiletries, including creams, lotions, oils, perfumes, mascara and lip gloss
- sprays, including shaving foam, hairspray and spray deodorants
- pastes, including toothpaste
- gels, including hair and shower gel
- contact lens solution
- any other solutions and items of similar consistency
You cannot carry frozen liquids in your hand luggage.
Liquids in containers larger than 100ml generally cannot go through security even if the container is only part full. There are some exemptions.
You can take liquid containers larger than 100ml through security at all UK airports if they:
- are for essential medical purposes
- are for special dietary requirements
- contain baby food or baby milk
You can also take liquids bought at an airport or on a plane (such as duty free) through security if:
- the items are sealed inside a security bag when you buy them
- the receipt for the items is sealed in the security bag and visible
You must not open the security bag until you reach your destination. Airport staff may need to open the items to screen the liquid at the security point.
What are the rules around electronics?
Like liquids laptops, tablets and other electronic devices had to be removed from hand luggage and placed in a tray to move through security.
The new rules mean that electronic devices can now remain in your hand luggage as you pass through security.
When do the new rules start?
The new rules are effective immediately from Monday 14 October.
