The situation has prompted Tui to advise passengers flying from BHX to arrive at least three hours before their flight is due to depart owing to the delays, which have been exacerbated by a government U-turn on the rules at airport security – one that has been criticised by the UK’s trade body for airports.
BHX was one of the first UK airports to complete its upgrade to new generation security scanners, which will – in future – allow passengers to carry liquids in excess of 100ml in their hand luggage and to leave them in their bags, along with laptops and other devices.
However, the 100ml rule has remained in place at BHX despite the upgrade while it awaits regulatory approval to fully utilise its new equipment. The…