Practical answers for flying from the UK - security rules, hand luggage, getting to the airport and what to do when things go wrong.
Airport security
Most UK airports still limit liquids to 100ml per container, but Heathrow, Gatwick, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Bristol and a few others now allow up to 2 litres. Here is the airport-by-airport list and how to pack.
8 November 2026 · 5 min read