Airlines are warning passengers to arrive at security even EARLIER this summer due to airport ‘upgrades’

TWO airlines in the UK are urging customers to arrive at airports even earlier this summer amid delays at security. The guidance comes after long queues were seen at Birmingham International Airport over the past week. 3 Birmingham International Airport became the first major airport in the UK to install a series of new CT scanners Credit: Alamy 3 EasyJet and TUI have encouraged their passengers to arrive at Birmingham Airport three hours before their scheduled departure time Credit: Getty At the end of May, Birmingham International Airport became the first major airport in the UK to install a series of new CT scanners.

The new CT scanners should allow passengers to carry liquid items of up to two litres in their hand luggage and avoid the need to remove items like laptops and electronics from their bags. But following a delay in final regulatory approval, the 100ml liquid rule remains in place at airports across the UK. The restrictions to the way the scanners can be used has sparked confusion - leading to long queues.

Over the last week, passengers at Birmingham International Airport have been posting videos and pictures on X (formerly Twitter) of long lines snaking around the airport's entrance . Now, easyJet and TUI have encouraged their passengers to arrive at Birmingham Airport three hours before their scheduled departure time. Both airlines have said their updated guidance isn't because of the confusion over the 100ml liquid rule .

Instead, it's because of the airport .