Several major airports, including London-Heathrow and Gatwick, have scrapped their 100ml restrictions at security and now permit liquids of up to two litres. However, many hubs, such as Liverpool John Lennon and Bristol Airport, still have the limits in place.
Many airports have updated their scanners, meaning the plastic bags used to separate liquids are no longer required in the majority of security lines, yet the 100ml rule means that packing toiletries or children's essentials can prove challenging for those travelling with hand luggage only.
How Click-and-Collect Works at Airports
Passengers can pre-order items from retailers such as pharmacies and arrange a click-and-collect at airside locations. They simply visit the retailer's website, add items such as sun cream, wipes, ready-made formula, full-sized shampoo, or shower gel to their basket, then schedule a click-and-collect for their departure date.
When ordering from a well-known chain, travellers should select the branch listed as past security or airside during checkout, as there may be several outlets within the same airport. The majority of airlines permit passengers to bring a shopping bag containing airport purchases into the cabin, which comes on top of the standard luggage allowance, and because security has already been cleared, items exceeding 100ml can be purchased, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Jet2's Family Travel Tips
The advice originates from Jet2, which has shared its top parenting tips for family travel throughout the summer months, covering everything from airport navigation to keeping children entertained during the flight.
The airline also revealed that airports permit parents to carry baby milk for the journey, even when it exceeds 100ml, though cautioned: "Security may ask to screen the milk separately, so it's best to take it out of your hand luggage for ease."
Jet2 confirmed that cabin crew will heat baby milk on board upon request, although not every airline provides this facility, so it's advisable to check before departure. Some airlines will supply a cup of hot water if requested, enabling passengers to warm milk at their seat.
Additional Recommendations for Families
Jet2 also made the recommendation to: "Allow extra time with children at the airport so you have time for security as well as toilet trips, feeding hungry little ones, and any last-minute inevitable surprises."
It also unveiled a method to keep kids occupied when travelling with Jet2: "Younger travellers can pick up a Teddy Passport at many airport check-in desks to engage them in the airport experience and help beat the boredom; they can even show them to the cabin crew onboard as a bit of extra fun!"
Major airports still enforcing the 100ml rule include Manchester Airport (MAN), London Stansted (STN), London Luton (LTN), Glasgow Airport (GLA), Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK), Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), Newcastle International Airport (NCL), Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), East Midlands Airport (EMA), London City Airport (LCY), Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ), Jersey Airport (JER), Cardiff International Airport (CWL), Southampton Airport (SOU), Inverness Airport (INV), and Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY). Airports that have scrapped the 100ml rule include London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Birmingham Airport (BHX), Bristol Airport (BRS), Belfast International Airport (BFS), George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), and Bournemouth Airport (BOH).
