Norwich Airport maintains liquid limits for hand luggage

Some airports have been rolling out new security scanners during the past year which allow passengers passing through security to keep their laptops in their bags and carry through up to two litres of liquid, up from the current 100ml limit.

The new scanners use CT X-ray technology to provide 3D images of the contents of someone's bag - and will be arriving in Norwich.

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However, staff at Norwich Airport continue to ask those passing through security to stick to the restrictions, as the scanners are not yet ready to be used.

Norwich Airport has confirmed that it will be wheeling out the new security scanners, but is yet to confirm when that may be (Image: Newsquest)

A Norwich Airport spokesman said: "We are investing in new scanning equipment and will notify passengers when the equipment becomes operational.

"In the meantime, we ask that all passengers follow the current rules and observe the 100ml/100g limits for liquids, which must be presented in a clear, resealable plastic bag. 

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"Laptop computers and other complex items of electrical equipment must be removed from hand luggage and screened separately. 

"Passengers are also advised to check the rules on liquids and devices at their destination or transfer airports before they fly."

The plea from Norwich Airport comes after Ryanair started operating three new flight routes to Alicante, Malta and Faro on Monday.

Originally, airports around the country were told to bring in the scanners by 2022, but the deadline was then moved to June 1 this year, with several larger airports then applying for extensions until the summer of 2025.

The London City and Teesside International airports were the first to install the scanners and switched to the new liquids rules in April 2023.