Airports divided on 100ml rule
The 100ml liquid rule remains in place at many airports, including Liverpool John Lennon Airport, according to reports from the Liverpool Echo and Coventry Telegraph. While some major hubs, such as Birmingham and Bristol, have scrapped the restriction and now allow liquids as large as two litres, others, like Liverpool, still enforce it.
Liverpool Airport has upgraded its security scanners, meaning the small plastic bags traditionally used to separate liquids are no longer needed. However, the 100ml limit remains, which can make packing toiletries or children's essentials tricky for those travelling with hand luggage only.
The click-and-collect hack
A simple workaround, attributed to Jet2, allows passengers to take full-sized items such as sun cream, shampoo, and shower gels through security. The trick involves pre-ordering items from retailers like pharmacies and arranging a click-and-collect at an airside location.
The process, as described by both outlets, is straightforward: passengers browse a retailer's website, add items to a basket, and select a click-and-collect pickup on the day of travel. It is important to choose the location marked as "past security" or "airside" at checkout, as some airports have multiple branches of the same chain.
Most airlines allow passengers to bring a shopping bag of airport purchases into the cabin, in addition to their existing luggage allowance. Since the pickup happens after security, the 100ml restriction does not apply to these items.
Jet2's family travel tips
The tip originates from Jet2, which shared its "ultimate parent hacks for family travel" during the summer. The airline also advised that airports permit passengers to carry enough baby milk for the journey, even if it exceeds 100ml. Security may ask to screen baby milk separately, so taking it out of hand luggage can make the process smoother.
Jet2 confirmed that its staff will warm baby milk onboard if asked, though not all airlines offer this service. Passengers are advised to check with their carrier before flying. Many airlines will provide a cup of hot water on request, allowing parents to warm milk themselves.
Jet2's spokesperson also suggested allowing extra time at the airport when travelling with children, to accommodate security checks, toilet trips, feeding, and any unexpected delays. The airline introduced a "Teddy Passport" scheme, available at many airport check-in desks, to keep younger travellers engaged and help beat boredom. Children can show the passport to cabin crew onboard.