Full list of 13 UK airports affected by new travel rules ahead of summer holidaysSet to make travel easier for thousands of families, a new rule has been launched across 13 airports today (Wednesday, 8 July) - and in perfect time ahead of the summer holidaysThe change is set to make travel for families easier when returning to the UK (Image: Getty Images)Families going on holiday with children this summer can benefit from a new travel rule that has been launched across UK airports. From today (Wednesday, 8 July), children aged eight or over will be able to use the eGates at 13 UK airports, offering a smoother journey home for families. Previously, the eGates were only available to travellers aged 10 and over, and those with younger children would need to join the family queue, which can take considerably longer. Reducing the age limit is estimated to allow around 1.5 million additional children to pass through the electronic gates and other re-entry points far more quickly. While children can now be aged eight or over to use the eGates, they must also be at least 120cm (3ft 11in) tall, so they can be easily detected by the biometric scanners.
Children aged eight and nine will now be able to go through the UK airport eGates
