Plans to relax rules on airline passengers carrying liquids in hand luggage have been delayed by a year.

Major UK airports are believed to have been given an extension to install new scanning technology after failing to meet requirements. June 1 deadline.

The government decides on a case-by-case basis for a 12-month extension, which is expected to be sufficient time for them to complete the work.

The new scanners can produce more detailed images, meaning passengers will be able to carry containers of up to two liters of liquid through airport security in their hand luggage.

Currently, in airports that do not have the technology, the 100ml limit remains and containers must be placed in clear plastic bags.

The new scanner also eliminates the need to remove laptops and tablets from hand luggage.

Many airports are struggling to install new equipment during the busy summer holiday period, largely due to supply chain delays and construction difficulties caused by the weight of the machines.

It is not the first time former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has delayed the change after it was due to come into effect in December 2022.

The plan was later postponed to June this year as the aviation industry suffered huge disruption due to coronavirus travel restrictions.

The government has now said there could be financial penalties for further breaches after the extension ends.

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Despite the delays, the Department for Transport said half of passengers flying out of UK airports will be processed through the new scanners by early June.

It declined to provide specifics on each airport, citing security concerns.

london heathrow airport It has previously been said that new scanners are expected to be installed at all security lanes this summer, and it is unclear whether the UK’s busiest airport will be affected by delays.

at the same time, London Gatwick Airport The plan is expected to be completed by the end of March 2025.

Manchester Airports Group, which operates Manchester, East Midlands and Stansted airports, also said its scanners will be fully rolled out next year.

Last April, the City of London became the first major airport in the UK to start using new scanners for all passengers.

Transport Minister Mark Harper advised passengers to check with individual airports before traveling.

He said the UK was “leading the world” as the technology was rolled out and airports must be given a second chance to “get the job done”.

Karen Dee, chief executive of trade body Airport Operators Association, added: “As with any project of this complexity, there are significant challenges and we are pleased that the government has recognized these and agreed to extend the period if necessary Due time.”

Airports first implemented security restrictions on liquids in 2006 after a terrorist plot to blow up a plane from London to the United States using homemade liquid bombs was foiled.