"London Heathrow Airport is a busy place. Literally: according to the aviation data company OAG, it was the busiest airport in all of Europe last year. And if you're a frequent traveler who uses Heathrow regularly, there's some good news if you're looking to bring liquids onto your flight via a carry-on bag. An upgrade to the airport's security technology means that a previous policy limiting these liquids to 100 mL (or just over three ounces) is no longer in effect."
"Instead, there's a new (and much larger) limit for liquids: two liters. As the BBC's Katy Austin reports, Heathrow now has new scanners located throughout the airport that allow for more detailed scans of carry-on bags - and which should, in theory, make for a smoother experience as travelers make their way through security checkpoints.Liquids are not the only aspect of the security experience to be affected by the new scanners."
London Heathrow Airport was the busiest airport in Europe last year. Advanced CT scanners have been installed throughout the airport, enabling more detailed scans of carry-on bags. The liquids limit for carry-ons increased from 100 mL to two liters. Laptops no longer need to be removed from bags because the machines can image them in place. Heathrow joins other U.K. airports, including Birmingham, Edinburgh and Gatwick, in using more powerful CT scanners. Passengers can leave liquids and laptops in bags at security, reducing preparation time and cutting millions of single-use plastic bags. Upgraded CT scanners are also being adopted in other countries, including the United States.
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