CT scanners halve LCY queues

In April 2023, London City Airport (LCY) became the first major airport in the UK to fully deploy next-generation CT (computed tomography) security scanners for its passengers, enabling travellers to pass through security without removing laptops and liquids from their hand luggage.

Passengers flying from LCY can now also take up to 2 litre bottles, are no longer restricted by 100ml liquid bottles, and can also leave large electronic items, such as laptops, in their bag as they pass through security screening.

The technology detects prohibited items with greater accuracy and allows security staff to work more efficiently.