By Gary Flockhart
Edinburgh Airport has lifted the 100ml liquids rule for airport 鈥 for the first time since it was introduced in 2006. Passengers can now to keep liquids in their bags when going through security, and those liquid containers can now be up to two litres each. Edinburgh Airport, now part of the VINCI Airports network, is the first airport in Scotland to lift the rule. It follows the installation of eight new X-rays as part of a 拢24 million investment to transform the security process at Scotland鈥檚 busiest airport. Large electricals, such as tablets and laptops, can remain in bags, and liquids in containers up to two litres can now also be kept inside. Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport said: 鈥淭his is a big day for our passengers and the airport team 鈥 we are delighted to be able to lift this rule and really transform the whole security process, making it easier for everyone. 鈥淎 whole generation of travellers have only known the 100ml rule to be the case, so it really is a momentous day as we become the first airport in Scotland to lift the rule since it was introduced in 2006. 鈥淭he change allows more flexibility for passengers to take liquids through security, all while maintaining and improving our high safety levels through the use of 3D technology. But it is important that passengers continue to check with the situation at their return airport as not all airports will be moving away from 100ml just yet.鈥