British tourists travelling this summer are being warned about changes to hand luggage rules from September 1. Airports across Europe will be ramping up their restrictions after it was found that new security scanners have 'not met standards', so anyone flying to those affected from Manchester Airport need to be in the know. The changes come following the UK government's decision to reinstate restrictions on liquids, gels and aerosols back in June after the 100ml limit was due to be scrapped.
The U-turn was described as a 'temporary measure' although no timeline has been given as to when the rule will be lifted. This week, the EU Commission issued new guidance and will be reverting to previous hand luggage restrictions for the time being, as Birmingham Live reports. The announcement, which affects all EU airports, limits all plane passengers to carrying liquids measuring no more than 100ml in their carry-on bags.
READ MORE: 'I flew with EasyJet and paid a one-off £35 charge to avoid ever getting fined to board again' READ MORE: 'I took a cabin case with wheels on EasyJet and Ryanair flights and got fined both ways' The stricter rules will take effect from September 1. In a statement, the EU said it had taken the 'precautionary measure' in response to information that the performance of explosive detection equipment 'did not meet the standard for which it had been approved'. It means UK tourists will not be able to pack liquids of more than 100ml in their hand luggage for the.