End in sight for drinks flight ban
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warned: “These measures won’t come in overnight. They will take time because some of this will be down to negotiation and discussion with certain countries.”
Tour operators and airlines have already launched a price war to woo travellers. Offers include allinclusive seven-night
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Emma Coulthurst, of TravelSupermarket, said: “You can currently get so much for your money – more stars and an increased board type than you would normally get for the price.” The
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Foreign Office’s ban on non-essential travel is expected to be lifted soon so those using air bridges can get travel insurance. A spokesman for industry body ABTA said: “Confirmation of the list of countries is eagerly anticipated and should encourage customers to book.”
NOT being able to take liquids on to flights could soon become a thing of the past.
Southend Airport, in Essex, will next month become the first in Britain to abandon having to put items such as make-up and toothpaste into a clear bag.
Its new 3D X-ray machines provide a clearer picture of the contents of hand luggage, so items do not need to be removed. They can also detect whether a liquid is a threat.
Airport bosses hope the machines will lead to the end of the ban on taking larger drinks bottles on to planes.
Currently, liquids must be no more than 100ml.
The policy was introduced in 2006 after a plot to blow up jets using explosive material hidden in bottles was discovered.
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