Exciting Developments at London City Airport
Many frequent travellers understand the challenges of navigating airport security. After removing your belt and ensuring no loose change remains, you may wish to simply enjoy the airport atmosphere. However, an errant bottle of perfume in your carry-on can lead to unnecessary stress.
Fortunately, these frustrations are about to diminish at one London airport. London City Airport, recently recognized as the UK’s best airport in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards, is set to eliminate the current 100ml limit on individual liquids.
Game-Changing Security Enhancements
This groundbreaking change stems from the installation of two new-generation CT security scanning lanes, capable of evaluating any risks posed by liquids within seconds. The airport already operates two cutting-edge scanners, and positive trial results indicate that two more are expected soon.
Timeline for New Scanning Lanes
The third scanning lane is anticipated to be operational by mid-March 2023, followed by the final lane by the end of March 2023. This progression means that the current liquid restrictions are likely to be lifted in time for the upcoming Easter holidays, when millions of travelers commonly seek warmth outside the UK.
New Regulations for Liquids
Under the revised security measures, travellers can keep liquids up to two litres inside their bags. This adjustment significantly accelerates the security process, providing a smoother experience for all, especially business travelers, as laptops will no longer need to be extracted from their cases.
Record Growth at London City Airport
This exciting announcement is just one of the many recent achievements at London City Airport, which was once primarily viewed as catering to busy business travelers.
In January 2023, the airport welcomed 217,000 passengers, with February seeing a further increase to 225,000, an impressive 82 percent rise compared to 2022 figures, despite several days of disruptive fog.
Popular Routes and Future Outlook
Amsterdam, Edinburgh, and Zurich are identified as the airport’s busiest routes, with Zurich experiencing a resurgence in popularity due to renewed interest in ski holidays post-pandemic. An increasing number of Londoners are expected to utilize the airport as a departure point, making the most of flexible work schedules and spontaneous European city breaks.
Moreover, London City Airport achieved the best on-time performance record among all London airports in 2022, with over 80 percent of flights departing as scheduled.
