As travelers move through Heathrow Airport, significant changes are underway. Just recently, Heathrow became the largest airport globally to fully implement next-generation CT scanners, allowing passengers to carry up to two litres of liquid in their hand luggage.
Effective immediately, passengers traveling through all terminals no longer need to remove liquids or electronics from their bags at security checkpoints. This update aims to streamline the security process, with Heathrow stating, “Passengers travelling through all terminals no longer need to remove liquids or electronics from their hand luggage, or juggle plastic bags at security.”
However, the ease of these new rules may be short-lived for some travelers. A spokesperson noted, “This only works if every airport does it. It’s fine going out, but if your return airport still has the old rules, you’ll end up throwing things away.” This highlights the need for uniformity across airports to maximize the benefits of the new regulations.
In a separate development, Saudia has announced it will suspend its route from London Heathrow to Dammam as of April 18, 2026. This decision follows a disappointing average load factor of 49.5% for the route during November and December 2025.
Saudia had relaunched its flights between Dammam and London Heathrow in November 2025 after a hiatus since 2010. The airline’s recent operational challenges suggest that it may have been incurring losses on this route, with industry experts commenting, “Saudia will likely have been making a loss from these ops.”
In 2025, Heathrow Airport generated a staggering £751 million from parking fees, with charges for long stay parking set at £46.80 for two to 24 hours. Interestingly, the airport offers the first 30 minutes of long stay parking for free, a move aimed at attracting more drivers.
These developments at Heathrow Airport are crucial for passengers and airlines alike, as they navigate the evolving landscape of air travel. The new liquid rules promise to enhance the passenger experience, while the suspension of Saudia’s route raises questions about the viability of certain international connections.
As the situation unfolds, travelers and industry stakeholders will be closely monitoring these changes and their implications for future travel plans.