Edinburgh Airport (EDI) has lifted its 100ml liquids rule following the installation of new security x-ray technology.

Passengers will now be permitted to leave liquids in their bags when passing through security, with new limits allowing up to two litres of liquid per person.

EDI is the first airport in Scotland to lift the rule, with the move coming after eight new Smiths Detection X-rays were installed as part of a 24 million GBP investment to transform security at the airport.

The new allowances also permit the carrying of large electrical items, such as laptops and tablets.

This is a big day for our passengers and the airport team – we are delighted to be able to lift this rule and really transform the whole security process, making it easier for everyone.

A whole generation of travellers have only known the 100ml rule to be the case, so it really is a momentous day as we become the first airport in Scotland to lift the rule since it was introduced in 2006.

The change allows more flexibility for passengers to take liquids through security, all while maintaining and improving our high safety levels through the use of 3D technology. But it is important that passengers continue to check with the situation at their return airport as not all airports will be moving away from 100ml just yet.