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Heathrow Increases Liquid Limit to 2 Liters After Upgrade

1/23/2026

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Heathrow Airport has lifted the cabin liquid limit from 100ml to up to two litres, following a £1bn upgrade with computed tomography (CT) scanners that let liquids and electronics remain in passengers' bags.
Gatwick and Birmingham airports have adopted the same technology.
The change applies only to outbound Heathrow flights; travelers should verify restrictions for return flights.

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Story summary

Heathrow Airport has lifted the cabin liquid limit from 100ml to up to two litres, following a £1bn upgrade with computed tomography (CT) scanners that let liquids and electronics remain in passengers' bags.
Gatwick and Birmingham airports have adopted the same technology.
The change applies only to outbound Heathrow flights; travelers should verify restrictions for return flights.