AN airport boss has warned that rule-breaking Brits could be adding 20 minutes to everyone's wait time at security checks. The warning comes amid a "total carnage" at the UK airports with queues spilling onto the streets. 3 Long queues hit the Birmingham Airport this week Credit: x.
com/@wesandpete 3 Passengers queuing outside Birmingham Airport’s front door this morning Credit: BPM 3 Passengers complained about having to wait for hours like "livestock" Credit: x.com/@wesandpete Travel chaos has hit Birmingham Airport this week as hundreds were forced to wait outside "like livestock". The airport has come under fire after clips online showed long lines of frustrated passengers forced to queue for hours.
The airport boss has explained that the issue could be lying with flyers who arrive with more than 100ml of liquids in their bags. Nick Barton, CEO of Birmingham Airport, told BBC: "A non-compliant bag with liquids over 100ml can add up to 20 minutes to each passenger's journey through security." Although frequent travellers are familiar with the 100ml rule, all the recent upgrades to security hall scanners might have added to their confusion.
In May, Birmingham Airport has introduced a £60million "state-of-the-art" security hall which allows passengers to carry liquids of up to two litres. But regulatory approval is yet to be granted for the increased liquid limits at Birmingham . Mr Barton said: "Since opening our new security area, and despite being one of the first UK ai.