Airports in the UK could be removing their liquid and laptop rules by 2024 as they roll out high-tech 3D scanners 

UK airports could be axing their rules on liquids and laptops by 2024, according to the BBC. It's been reported that the government is looking into high-tech 3D scanners that produce clearer images of what's inside the bag. This is to cut down queues at the airport.Currently, liquid in cabin baggages must be put in containers and must not exceed 100ml.

They are then shown to staff in a transparentplastic bag. According to The Times, an announcement is set to be made before Christmas. Heathrow chief executive, John Holland-Kaye, told the newspaper:

"We have just started the expansion of the security area in Terminal 3 which will have more CT scanners and have a deadline of mid-2024 from the [Department for Transport]. By then the normal passenger experience will be that liquids stay in bags."The 3D scans are already being used in US airports like as Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson and Chicago's O'Hare.In a statement,director general of Iata Willie Walsh, said: "We would welcome a decision by the UK government to roll out the new 3D hand baggage screening equipment across UK airports.

"In fact, the sooner the better - with smooth implementation supported by clear communication to passengers."

A Department for Transport spokesperson also stated: "Passengers at UK airports must not carry liquid containers larger than 100ml through security, and both liquids and electronics should be taken out of cabin bags at airport security checkpoints."