Have you ever wondered what happens to liquids confiscated at the airport?
There are many reasons why security flags – from empty old backpacks to failing to finish a bottle of water before the scanning process.
However, Southend Airport revealed the fate of the remaining items. Essex featured on its United Facebook page with staff members with trolleys filling such items.
The post states, “Have you ever wondered what happens to oversized liquids confiscated or deleted in London Southend Airport security?”
“This is one delivery the airport has recently made to Southend's Homeless Charity Harp during a heat wave. Water, juice, groceries and more have come down.”
Harp is Southend's leading homeless charity providing housing, advice and support to over 1,000 individuals a year. That's certainly a cause worth supporting.
When your belongings are seized, it can be a mess, but it's nice to know that your losses are contributing to the cause of charity.
In the comments section, passengers expressed confusion and inconvenience about the oversized liquid being confiscated.
They also asked what would happen to all “high-end cosmetics and perfumes” seized if they caught people.
While many praised the airport for reusing confiscated liquid rather than simply throwing it away, some commenters have defended the airport robustly against backlash.
“Why are there so many negative comments? These rules have been in place for years. What is the number of liquids required for a two-hour flight?”
“Airport security doesn't have to easily pass by anyone and search for a piece of bag in dirty clothes.”
What is the rationale behind banning oversized liquids?
Prohibiting large amounts of liquids at airports is essentially a safety precaution. The policy was introduced in 2006 after a blocked terrorist plot containing liquid explosives for airplanes.
As a result, restrictions have been established regarding the volume and type of liquid that can be carried in baggage.
The regulations require that the liquid must be in containers of less than 100ml and be placed in clear, sealable plastic bags.
This helps streamline the security personnel checking process and prevent potential risks of explosives brought into the aircraft.
These measures are implemented with the aim of protecting passengers and maintaining the integrity of air safety.
However, some share concerns about what all these plastic bags do to the environment.
Some airports have implemented advanced screening techniques that allow travelers to keep liquids in bags while they are checking. Please check the rules before heading to the airport.
