Birmingham Airport says passengers not following the 100ml liquids rule may add 20 minutes to their security check. How do travellers feel?
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00:00Birmingham Airport has been facing criticism over extended waiting times at security checkpoints.
00:07The issue primarily stems from passengers not adhering to the 100ml liquid rule for hand luggage.
00:14Despite clear guidelines and reminders, many travellers continue to carry liquids, pastes and gels exceeding the limit causing delays.
00:22The airport claims that even one non-compliant bag can add up to 20 minutes per person in the security line,
00:29impacting everyone's travel experience.
00:32While some passengers find the rule frustrating and inconvenient, others recognise it as a necessary measure for safety and efficiency.
00:40The airport has invested in cutting-edge security equipment but faces regulatory constraints,
00:46making strict adherence to the 100ml rule essential for smoother operations.
00:53I'm actually travelling next month and I think it should have more leniency, you know.
00:59Well, I think it's something to do with the scammers, right? I mean, security is obviously quite important, so it's fair enough.
01:07I thought the whole point of replacing the scammers at the airport was to remove the limit.
01:11I think there should be more leniency.
01:13Yeah, I think so. 100ml is quite a lot.
01:17After security, there's that section where you're buying stuff anyway.
01:22So they're already bringing water onto the plane anyway, but I don't know why they don't let them bring their own on.
01:28I don't know. I never had no trouble with liquids and that because I travel quite a lot and I'm always prepared.
01:35I know what's expected.
01:37And I travelled recently when they have this new security system where you don't have to take anything out of your suitcase.
01:45I don't know. I don't find anything as a problem.
01:48There are rules, I follow them, so I try not to, you know, hold the queue behind me.
01:55And I'm always prepared, so I don't know. I don't find anything as a problem.