Cabin Bag Rules Change, With 2 Litre Bottles Allowed On Board

Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:07

Passengers going through Jersey Airport can take more liquids on board as new security equipment goes live.

Travellers can now take containers with up to two litres of liquids - way above the previous 100ml limit.

There is also no longer a limit on how many of the two-litre containers can be taken through. Old rules restricted passengers to up to one litre in total.

Head of Security Maria Le Tiec says she's pleased the two new scanners are live in time for the summer season:

"Work will continue to install the remaining X-ray machine, which should go live mid-August. Full body scanners are scheduled for introduction by October 2023.

We will be erecting signage to guide passengers through the new layout and will issue further updates as the work progresses."

Electronics like laptops and tablets are also able to stay in cabin bags as they are screened thanks to the new technology, but airport officials say that only one device at a time can be screened in a bag.

Bosses also say that passengers should check with airports they are transiting through or returning from as not all have relaxed their rules.

All Channel Islands and UK airports have been given until June 2024 to install the enhanced technology.

More from Jersey News

Jury finds Shay John Bester guilty of offences including rape

Shay John Bester has been found guilty, after going on trial for offences including six counts of rape against three young, vulnerable females.
African community groups express 'disappointment' with Deputy Ozouf sentencing

Friends of Africa Jersey and the Kenyans in Jersey Committee have come together to express their disappointment following Deputy Philip Ozouf's sentencing, and are calling for increased protection for workers who speak out about exploitation.
Island Energy to return to Royal Court over Mont Pinel gas explosion

Island Energy is set to return to the Royal Court to enter pleas after being charged by the Health and Safety Inspectorate over a gas explosion at Mont Pinel.
Jersey to introduce legal limit for PFAS in drinking water

A legal limit for PFAS in Jersey's drinking water will be introduced for the first time.
Jersey Electricity drops St Martin solar farm idea

Jersey Electricity has dropped plans for a solar farm on land in St Martin belonging to the King.
PPC won't move to block Deputy's return to States Assembly

The committee that oversees States Members' conduct says it won't being a proposition to further suspend Deputy Philip Ozouf following his conviction for immigration offences.
Jersey's next government urged to create laws preventing exploitation of workers

Charities in Jersey are urging politicians to prioritise drawing up laws to abolish modern-day slavery.
Philip Ozouf sentenced to 120 hours community service

Deputy Philip Ozouf has been sentenced to 120 hours community service and ordered to pay £5,000 for immigration offences.