Many people are coping with the January blues by planning their next holiday especially now that airports are changing limits for liquids.
Last month, the Government announced that airports across the UK will have to install new high tech 3D scanners that can give more detailed views of a passenger's luggage.
The new tech will allow flyers to take two litres of liquids, ridding the need to cram travel size containers that contain no more than 100ml of liquid into plastic bags. But travellers hoping to benefit from the new rules this year will have to wait a bit longer.
Most airports are not likely to have the technology until next year as the UK Government has instituted a deadline of June 2024 following several trials at UK airports.
Until they become available, passengers will have to continue abiding by the current rules.
The new scanners will also eliminate the need for travellers to remove laptops and other electronics from hand luggage for separate inspection. This final date will likely mean that airports will bring in the new technology at varying times.
AGS Airports Ltd, which owns Aberdeen Airport and Glasgow Airport, has confirmed it will follow the government's new changes.
Back on December 15, a spokesperson for Edinburgh Airport said they plan to work to bring in the changes before the allocated deadline. However, they added that travellers should wait for an official announcement before packing larger bottles.
They said: "This move is part of our plans and we are currently modelling work for the installation of the scanners into a renovated security hall.
"Most importantly is the reminder to passengers that the 100ml rules remain and will be in place until any announcement and they should continue to prepare for security by removing liquids and placing them into the clear plastic bags provided."
Passengers who fail to properly store liquids can often hold up queues, wasting time and delaying other passengers. While the new rules won't be in for a while yet, they are likely to massively improve travellers' airport commutes.
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