New technology that will make going through security easier for Britons should roll out within months according to a Government timeline.
However, Britons have been warned some major airports may not have the measures in place by that time.
Many travellers will find going through airport security one of the most frustrating parts of a holiday.
Currently, all liquids need to be in a sealed, clear bag and they cannot be bigger than 100ml.
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Plans to scrap these strict rules were announced last year thanks to new technology that can monitor liquids from within hand luggage.
CT scans create 3D images of passengers' luggage, checking what is inside without holidaymakers needing to empty their bags.
Travellers will no longer need to stick to the strict limits, speeding up the security process.
The new machines have already been trialled in some UK airports and plans state airports should have this by June 2024.
However, insiders have claimed some major airports will miss this deadline, which could mean queues will be longer than they otherwise would be during the busy summer months.
"It’s going to be a struggle for the big airports," a source told The Times.
“One of the biggest issues they face is fitting the new scanners and retraining staff without impacting the flow of passengers.”
Major airports, such as Gatwick, will have some CT machines in time, but other lanes could still use old security machines until 2025.
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Britons have faced queues at airports
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A London Gatwick spokesperson told GB News: “London Gatwick will have made significant progress installing state of the art next generation security scanners by June 2024 in both terminals.
"We currently plan to have completed the major logistical operation required to install the remaining scanners in Q1 2025, after the busy summer peak period has concluded.
“The airport’s investment in this new technology means once the new scanners are phased in, the security process will be transformed with passengers no longer required to remove electrical items or put liquids in plastic bags.
"The new scanners will also quickly identify potential threats in cabin baggage by providing even better images of luggage, with the safety of passengers the airport’s highest priority."
Heathrow says it is working along with the Government's timeline and will introduce the updates as quickly as practically possible.
Manchester Airports Group, which has Manchester and Stansted airports, said: “We continue to make good progress at our airports on the introduction of new security screening equipment, as part of the UK-wide programme.
“This is a complex programme of work requiring the expansion of terminal facilities, while at the same time maintaining operations during construction.
"We are rolling out the new technology lane by lane at Manchester and London Stansted airports, with several new lanes already in operation.”
