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Heathrow liquid restrictions being removed

According to the Heathrow Airport website, I see that the liquid rules have changed for Terminals 2, 3, and 5 to allow liquid containers up to 2 liters. Terminal 4 is in the middle of installing the new scanners, so some lanes still go by the old 100 ml rules. Good news! Britain's airports have long been more strict on liquids than even many European/North American airports, so it's nice to see that there is progress on the horizon. Ominous signs for the rest of Europe, I'd imagine, given the number of EU airports making similar moves.

Source: https://www.heathrow.com/at-the-airport/security-and-baggage/hand-baggage-and-liquids

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In passing through security at Italian airports this month, it seemed liquids are not much of a concern any longer— likely due to the new machines being used.

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Until everyone is playing by the same rules, it creates a 'trap' for some travelers; what is OK at one airport may not be allowed at another.

How fast the newer technology can be deployed (afforded) is the 'great unknown'

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The 2 liter rule was in place at the Edinburgh Airport when I departed in July. However, as Joe mentions it doesn’t work if you have to transit another airport on your way home.

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Surprise! Get to the US and you are back to 3-1-1 going through security after immigration.

Well, the US is working on it, but like others said, know your route and the rules at each check.