14 h. ago Full list of airports that have scrapped the strict 100ml liquid rule after 20 years and the ones that haven’t

AFTER 20 years of strict liquid rules, airports are finally starting to scrap them. The rule, introduced back in 2006 after a foiled liquid explosive bombing at London Heathrow, has long caused problems for unaware travellers heading abroad. However, new CT scanners are slowly being rolled out across the UK, which will eventually end the...

Politics

4 d. ago Everything you need to know as major UK airport scraps 100ml liquid rule

Birmingham Airport and Edinburgh airport both made the transition last year

Politics

4 d. ago Airport security rules: What you need to know about changes to 100ml liquid regulations

Passengers at Heathrow can now leave leave laptops, tablets and liquids inside their cabin baggage where new scanners are operational

Events

4 d. ago Heathrow becomes world's largest airport to fully scrap 100ml liquid limit

Heathrow Airport has completed the £1billion rollout of new scanners, which means passengers can keep liquids and large electronic devices in their hand luggage when going through security.

Society

4 d. ago Major UK airport becomes latest to fully scrap 100ml liquid rule

The change will save almost 16 million plastic bags per year

Politics

8 d. ago The Travel Desk reveals their least favourite airports in the world – one or two may surprise you

The Independent’s travel desk has been discussing their least favourite airports – do you agree with any on our list?

Transport

1 week ago Key 6 travel rules that Brits need to know for 2026 from EU visas to 100ml liquid rules

The year 2026 brings significant travel changes for Brits heading to the EU and beyond, so make sure you know the new rules coming into effect this year, and how they might impact your holiday plans

Politics

1 week ago London airport named as one of the 'most stressful' hubs in the world

Research by travel insurance comparison company iSelect looked at the global airports that continuously serve up a nerve-fraying experience for passengers - and two UK airports made the list.

Politics

2 w. ago Nervous flyer? North America’s top 10 worst airports and routes for turbulence revealed

The new lists are courtesy of a website that monitors turbulence using the same sources that pilots turn to when planning flight routes

Transport

3 w. ago London airport drop off fees: Full list as Gatwick becomes UK's most expensive

Gatwick Airport has raised its drop-off fee to £10, making it the most expensive in the country

Politics