Table of Contents
- Passengers will be able to carry two-liter liquid containers under new rules
- The travel industry hopes that more people will give up checked luggage in the future
- Some airlines charge more than £100 for checked baggage for a return trip
<!–
<!–
<!– <!–
<!–
<!–
<!–
New CT scanners at airports will end the 100 milliliter restriction on carrying liquids in hand luggage, a move that could not only save travelers hassle but money as well.
The new scanners, which are being rolled out across the country, could save a family of four £360 in checked baggage costs on a Jet2 flight, according to flight comparison site Wowtickets.
This means travelers only use carry-on luggage, rather than having to pay extra for checked luggage just to be able to bring liquids larger than 100 milliliters on board.
Time savings: London City Airport says CT scan technology allows it to process a third more passengers per hour
Those who needed checked luggage to bring additional belongings would continue to pay the same.
CT scanners capture hundreds of 2D .
According to the Government, airports have until June 2024 to update their control equipment. This will increase the liquid limit in hand luggage to two liters per item, compared to the current rule of 100ml.
How much does checked luggage cost?
The costs of traveling with checked luggage can make the price of a trip skyrocket in the blink of an eye.
The cost of carrying checked luggage on a British Airways flight will set you back £75 each way, while Virgin Atlantic will charge £65 on light economy services but will allow you to carry it for free for those in classic economy seats.
EasyJet happens to be the cheapest option at £40 each way, while Jet2 and Thomas Cook charge £45. Meanwhile, Ryanair costs £46, but that will only get you a 10kg suitcase measuring 55 x 40 x 20cm – a size that most other airlines offer for free as carry-on luggage.
Ryanair customers who do not want to pay for additional baggage will only be entitled to one small suitcase measuring just 40 x 20 x 25 cm.
It’s not cheap: checked baggage costs can add up to more than the cost of the flights themselves, with British Airways asking £150 for a return journey.
Which airports have the new CT scanners?
Some airports already have the scanners installed, but the liquid limit cannot be raised to 2 liters until all airports can comply.
The deadline to do so is June 2024, but reports indicate that major airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester will not do so.
Dimitri Konovalovas of Wowtickets said: “While we appreciate that the new CT scanners will take some time to roll out to all airports, we have certainly sensed imminent excitement from our customers about the changing restrictions that will allow travelers to bring in higher volumes. of liquids through airports in your carry-on luggage.
London City Airport, which has already adopted the technology, has reported that it can now process up to 30 percent more passengers per hour through security, reducing queue times by 30 percent year on year. anus.
Wowtickets said the travel industry expects an increase in carry-on only passengers as a result of the scanners, and that travelers will no longer be forced to purchase checked luggage to transport large liquids.
This, in turn, will allow tourists to save at a time when the price of traveling abroad has increased by up to 70 per cent following the pandemic, according to Which?
Konovalovas added: “Vacation and work trips are times when people want to look their best, so many are forced to pay expensive checked baggage costs to be able to carry their favorite shampoos, conditioners and makeup, even when they only travel for a couple of days.
“These changes should mean that many will be able to travel with hand luggage only, generating significant savings that they can invest in their holiday.”
‘I know many people who have had to throw away valuable cosmetics when rushing to the boarding gate, which is why travelers are looking forward to the imminent abolition of these rules.
“Less waste, time savings on checked baggage collection and reduced security hassles are the main benefits our customers cite.”
Until CT scanners go into effect nationwide, travelers will still have no choice but to purchase checked luggage from their airline if they want to take liquids with them or bring them back.
“A rule initially adopted to keep travelers safe has caused delays for many people,” Konovalovas said. “Airlines could lose revenue as many opt to fly without a wait, but it’s good news for travelers.”