London City Airport scraps 100ml liquid rule thanks to new CT scanners

Apr 4 2023

Passengers travelling through London City Airport will no longer have to limit liquids to just 100ml in hand luggage, thanks to newly introduced high-tech CT scanners at security.

The move will come into effect today and comes after the UK government set a deadline (June 2024) for most UK airports to install the machinery.

The tech will also mean that passengers will no longer have to remove tablets, laptops and other electronic items from their hand luggage for security checks.

The CT scanners will high resolution 3D images to check hand luggage and clothing for potentially dangerous items. Passengers can now take up to two litres of liquid in their hand luggage.

The 100ml rule dates back to 2006 after a terrorist threat led to airports forcing passengers to place liquids in a clear plastic bag. This was aimed at stopping liquid explosives from being carried onto planes.

Trials of the new technology have reportedly been conducted at some airports and it showed the effectiveness of the equipment. They are already used in airports such as Schiphol in Amsterdam.

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said that most major airports will roll out the new technology this year. Customers were still warned to check the return rules for carrying liquids at any airport.

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Motorcyclist grievously injured after Raħal Ġdid car crash

Apr 4 2023

Yesterday evening, at around 2145hrs, a 33-year-old Indian man resident of Swieqi, was taken to Mater Dei Hospital after getting injured in a traffic incident in Vjal Sir Paul Boffa, Raħal Ġdid.

From preliminary investigations it was found that a crash had taken place between a Suzuki Swift driven by a 21-year-old resident of Isla and a Peugeot Tweet driven by the victim.

The motorcyclist was given preliminary assistance by a medical team and then taken to Mater Dei Hospital. He was later certified as having suffered grievous injuries.

Police investigations are still ongoing.

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New Google Flights tool will help you book the cheapest tickets

Apr 4 2023

Google Flights is currently testing a new program which will ensure that you are guaranteed to book the lowest price for your flight.

The platform is rolling out a brand new feature which will offer customers the lowest price when booking certain flights.

Flights available through this new feature will be indicated with price guarantee badges. If, when booking a flight, you see the badge, this means that Google is confident that the price will not get any cheaper before takeoff.

If it does lower between purchase and departure, Google will send the difference through Google Pay. Google are currently testing the program on flights available to be booked with the ‘Book on Google’ itineraries departing from the US.

“No one likes to feel buyer’s remorse, and that’s especially true for a big purchase like plane tickets where the prices change from day to day”, a Google announcement reads.

“We’ve all thought to ourselves: Should I book now in case the price goes up tomorrow? Or should I wait in case there’s a better deal next week?”

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Qala Saints Football Club with new football pitch as Gozo ministry continues push for sports

Apr 4 2023

The sister island’s Qala Saints Football Club is set to receive a brand new football pitch surrounded by Gozo’s trademark green fields and beautiful blue sea.

A recent post shared by Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri showed the brand new pitch in all its glory as the Ministry continues its reported push for a bigger, revitalised sporting sector.

Multiple Qala Saints FC supporters and representatives took to the comments to share their enthusiasm towards the project, stating that objects of this magnitude seemed out of reach for a long time.

This follows a number of other sports-related projects, including works on the Gozo Aquatic and Sports Centre which will house a number of different sporting disciplines such as basketball, tennis and swimming in an Olympic-size swimming pool.

What do you think of the Qala Saints’ new pitch?

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