UK airport’s 100ml liquid rule to remain for an extra year April 4, 2024 Passengers will continue to face limits on the amount of liquid they can carry through UK airports, after the DfT delayed the roll-out of new security scanners.
UK border chief warns London City Airport is gateway to ‘high-risk’ private jet arrivals in Britain February 20, 2024 "High-risk" passengers arriving in Britain on private jets are slipping into the country without security checks via London City Airport, the chief inspector of borders and immigration has warned.
New high-tech scanners see City Airport speed ahead on security August 8, 2023 London City Airport has said its new high-tech CT scanners have made the airport even more efficient, with the average time it takes to conduct security checks now just under four minutes.
More business groups back London City Airport expansion after council blocked growth plans July 20, 2023 More business groups have come out in support of City Airport’s expansion plans after they were blocked by a local council. Early last week, Newham Council voted to oppose City Airport’s proposals, which would have created nearly 4,000 jobs and upped passenger capacity by two and a half million at the east-London hub. The airport [...]
Grounded: Council blocks plan for London City Airport passenger and hours expansion July 10, 2023 Newham Council has voted unanimously to reject London City Airport’s plans to expand its passenger capacity from 5m to 9m and lengthen flying hours. Following an extended meeting this afternoon, councillors on Newham’s Strategic Development Committee voted to block the airport’s bid due to concerns over noise pollution. London City said it was “disappointed with [...]
Rejoice! City Airport ditches liquids and laptops rule – and Heathrow might be next April 4, 2023 No longer will Zurich-bound early-morning flyers need to dig out their laptop at airport security at London City – with scanners allowing passengers to keep their electronics and liquids safely tucked away in their hand luggage. The airport has introduced C3 scanners which effectively take high-res, 3D images of what’s inside a bag. The airport’s [...]