{"id":7604,"date":"2026-04-01T17:01:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T17:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=7604"},"modified":"2026-04-01T17:01:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T17:01:02","slug":"the-liquid-rule-revolution-gatwicks-new-2-litre-limit-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/london\/the-liquid-rule-revolution-gatwicks-new-2-litre-limit-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The &#8220;Liquid Rule&#8221; Revolution: Gatwick\u2019s New 2-Litre Limit in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_a8df28e5163712a3-341\">If you\u2019ve spent the last twenty years decanting your shampoo into tiny 100ml bottles and wrestling with flimsy plastic bags at security, 2026 brings some of the best news in aviation history. As of <strong>March 2026<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/liverpool\/taxi-from-liverpool-to-london-stansted-airport-5-6-7-8-seater-taxis-minibuses-executive-vehicles\/\">London<\/a> Gatwick has officially joined a select group of UK airports that have completely scrapped the old liquid restrictions.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong>DM <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/liverpool\/planning-your-trip-to-liverpool-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-airport-taxi-transfers\/\">Airport Transfers<\/a><\/strong>, we know that the less time you spend in security, the more time you have to relax. Here is the definitive guide to how the new rules work at Gatwick this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The New 2-Litre Rule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to the full rollout of <strong>Next-Generation CT scanners<\/strong>, the rules for hand luggage have been transformed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Higher Limits:<\/strong> You can now carry liquids, pastes, and gels in containers up to <strong>2 litres<\/strong> each.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay in the Bag:<\/strong> You no longer need to remove your toiletries or place them in a clear plastic bag. Everything stays inside your hand luggage as it passes through the scanner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Electronics:<\/strong> Your laptop, iPad, Kindle, and other large electrical items also stay inside your bag. No more unzipping everything at the conveyor belt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What Still Needs to Come Out?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the scanners are high-tech, certain items still need to be handled separately to ensure a smooth flow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Outerwear:<\/strong> You must still remove coats, jackets, and belts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Metal Items:<\/strong> Ensure your pockets are empty of coins, keys, and phones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specific Containers:<\/strong> While most liquids are fine, the airport advises that liquids in <strong>metal or double-walled containers<\/strong> (like certain thermal flasks) may still need to be emptied or screened separately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. The &#8220;Patchwork&#8221; Problem: Check Your Return Flight<sup><\/sup><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_a8df28e5163712a3-346\">It is vital to remember that while Gatwick, Heathrow, and <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/liverpool\/taxi-from-liverpool-to-birmingham-airport-trusted-long-distance-transfers\/\">Birmingham<\/a> have scrapped the 100ml rule, <strong>not all airports have.<sup><\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As of <strong>late March 2026<\/strong>, major hubs like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/manchester\/travelling-to-manchester-here-are-the-top-reasons-people-visit\/\">Manchester<\/a>, Stansted, and Luton<\/strong> are still enforcing the old 100ml limit and requiring clear bags.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Return Journey:<\/strong> If you are flying from Gatwick to an airport that hasn&#8217;t upgraded its scanners yet, you will be able to take your 2-litre sunscreen out, but you won&#8217;t be able to bring it back in your hand luggage on the way home. Always check the rules of your arrival airport for the return leg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Why 2026 is the Year of Efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_a8df28e5163712a3-348\">These upgrades have already made a massive impact on Gatwick&#8217;s performance. By removing the &#8220;liquid bottleneck,&#8221; the airport has reported an <strong>11% improvement in on-time departures<\/strong> this year.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_a8df28e5163712a3-349\">Combined with the fact that Gatwick is now handling <strong>57 aircraft movements per hour<\/strong> to accommodate new partners like <strong>Jet2<\/strong> and <strong>Air France<\/strong>, the terminal is moving faster than ever.<sup><\/sup> However, a faster terminal means more passengers hitting the arrivals hall at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Bypassing the Arrivals Crowd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While you\u2019ll breeze through security in record time, the arrivals area is busier than ever in 2026. Avoid the stress of the <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/blackpool\/blackpool-pleasure-beach-taxi-minibus-transfers-5-8-seaters-executive-travel-for-groups-families\/\">taxi<\/a> rank by pre-booking your <strong>DM Airport <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/uk\/student-university-transfers-uk-taxi-minibus-hire-for-1-8-passengers\/\">Transfers<\/a><\/strong> vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our drivers are experts at navigating the <strong>North Terminal (Short Stay Car Park 6, Level 4)<\/strong> and <strong>South Terminal (Short Stay Car Park 3, Level 0)<\/strong> pickup zones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We provide a professional &#8220;Meet and Greet&#8221; service, so once you\u2019ve enjoyed the new 2-litre liquid freedom, you can walk straight into a waiting car and head home in comfort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Travel Simplified:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WhatsApp \/ Call:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/447947199830\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">+447947199830<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:info@dmairporttransfers.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">info@dmairporttransfers.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dmairporttransfers.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve spent the last twenty years decanting your shampoo into tiny 100ml bottles and wrestling &hellip; <a title=\"The &#8220;Liquid Rule&#8221; Revolution: Gatwick\u2019s New 2-Litre Limit in 2026\" class=\"hm-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/london\/the-liquid-rule-revolution-gatwicks-new-2-litre-limit-in-2026\/\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">The &#8220;Liquid Rule&#8221; Revolution: Gatwick\u2019s New 2-Litre Limit in 2026<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6604,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7604","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-london"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7604","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7604"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7604\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7605,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7604\/revisions\/7605"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6604"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7604"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7604"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7604"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}