Heathrow Eases Rules on Liquids, Laptops After Scanner Upgrade

Passengers using London Heathrow Airport will likely get through security checkpoints faster after the UK’s largest aviation hub revised its rules for carrying liquids and electronics following a £1 billion scanner upgrade.

Flyers can now keep liquids in 2-liter containers in their carry-on bags and don’t have to remove their laptops and other gear and put them in separate trays, according to a statement Friday. The relaxed rules apply to all four terminals, which have new computed tomography scanners that provide better images of cabin baggage.