Birmingham Airport tackles travel chaos with 'liquid consultants'
- Birmingham Airport hires additional staff to address confusion over 100ml liquid rules.
- Frustrated passengers face long queues at security checkpoints due to the liquid rule.
- Efforts are made to improve the travel experience for passengers at Birmingham Airport.
The government approved some airports to allow up to two litres of liquids in hand luggage after new CT scanners were installed. However, delays and missed flights have been reported due to security checks. Passengers on long-haul flights were advised to arrive four hours early. Birmingham Airport invested in a new security hall but cannot use it fully due to UK Government directives on liquids. The airport faces challenges with space and health and safety issues. A fast track service costs an extra £13. Airports criticize the government for liquid rules U-turn. Next Generation Security Checkpoints allowed some airports to scrap the 100ml rule. Birmingham Airport faces ongoing delays and building works. Travel chaos continues at Birmingham Airport due to confusion over liquid rules. Tui and EasyJet adjust check-in times due to the situation. High-tech CT scanners aim to speed up security checks at airports. Birmingham Airport faces delays due to new technology and building works.