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Small UK airport scraps two of its strictest hand luggage rules
And the new £5million expansion it is set to reveal
A UK airport has ditched some of its much-hated security rules.
Bournemouth Airport passengers will be able to keep more of their items in their luggage when travelling through.
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Most airports still require travellers to take both laptops and liquids out of their bags when going through security.
This can result in much longer queues especially at peak times.
However, the small UK airport has said that this is no longer the case.
Instead, they can both remain in any luggage going through the scanners.
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An statement released by the airport reads: "Bournemouth Airport has completed the process of installing and testing new security screening equipment to improve passenger security.
"For hand luggage this means that with immediate effect, passengers flying from Bournemouth Airport can now leave Liquids and large electrical items such as laptops in their cabin baggage.
"Passengers flying from Bournemouth Airport will no longer need to present liquids separately in a clear plastic bag however, liquids are still restricted to containers of up to 100ml."
Andrew Bell, CEO at Bournemouth owners Regional and City Airports, said: "We are delighted to introduce this new security screening technology, which will make the journey through Bournemouth Airport smoother and more convenient for our passengers.
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"Being able to keep liquids and large electronics like laptops in hand luggage will significantly improve the experience for our visitors, making the security process faster and more efficient.
"We do advise passengers to check restrictions at other airports they may travel through however, as not all have adopted this new technology yet.”
What you need to know about the new airport 100ml liquid rule
The current liquid rules remain in place across the UK which is that all liquids must be under 100ml, and all fit into a small plastic bag.
This had hoped to be scrapped earlier this year across the UK.
Despite a number of UK airports scrapping the rules, the government u-turned just days later.
There is no confirmed date when this will be lifted again.
When it is, Brits will be able to take as much as 2l of liquids in their hand luggage without restriction.
And holidaymakers will still have to check the rules when going abroad.
Other airports who don’t follow the rules will require tourists to still carry liquids under 100ml.
But there is even better news for Bournemouth Airport, with Jet2 launching 16 new routes from the airport next year.
Spanish destinations will include the Alicante, Ibiza, Menorca, Majorca, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Tenerife.
Corfu, Heraklion, Rhodes and Zante in Greece will also be added, as well as Turkey's Antalya and Dalaman, along with Faro and Funchal in Portugal.
And the airport has revealed plans for a £5million expansion, with predictions to welcome a record one million passengers.
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Hand luggage rules for UK airlines
We've rounded up how much hand luggage you can take on UK airlines when booking their most basic fare.
Ryanair
One personal bag measuring no more than 40cm x 20cm x 25cm
EasyJet
One personal bag measuring no larger than 45cm x 36cm x 20cm
Jet2
One personal item that fits underneath the seat in front and one cabin bag no larger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm weighing up to 10kg
TUI
One personal item that its underneath the seat in front and one cabin bag no larger than 55cm x 40cm x 20cm weighing up to 10kg
British Airways
One personal bag no larger than 40cm x 30cm x 15cm and one cabin bag no larger than 56cm x 45cm 25cm weighing up to 23kg
Virgin Atlantic
One personal item that fits underneath the seat in front and one cabin bag no larger than 56cm x 36cm x 23cm weighing up to 10kg
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