Children aged eight and over can now use eGates at Bristol Airport
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Children aged eight and over can now use eGates at Bristol Airport

8 Jul 2026 · Originally published 8 Jul 2026 8/10 Original headline: New travel rule now in force at Bristol Airport ahead of the summer holidays
Children aged eight and above are now permitted to use eGates at Bristol and 12 other UK airports, provided they meet the 120cm height requirement. This change is expected to help 1.5 million more children pass through border control more quickly, reducing wait times for families returning from their holidays.
Source: Bristol Post Bristol
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