This topic has been discussed before on the Travel Forum, but I think it would be great to get the latest update on the process of loosening airport security procedures in the UK.
For context: The British government mandated that all airports install brand new CT scanners for their airport security screening lanes by 2022. This would be tantamount to the elimination of the much deplored liquids rule (which the UK is still more punitive about than even mainland Europe and other developed nations, for whatever reason), as well as the requirement of removing large electrical items like laptops out of hand luggage. This has since been moved to 2024, followed by another shift to 2025, and the reinstating of the liquid restrictions at a few odd airports that completed the installation of the new technology prior to the June 2024 deadline.
What has been the status of this, particularly at the largest British airports nearer to London and Manchester? Could we potentially see a change this summer (or at least by the end of the year), or is this yet another UK project with perpetual delays?
I would love to know your experiences as of late.
https://www.thetimes.com/travel/advice/airport-security-rules-liquids-laptops-xw8hk058f