Birmingham Airport experienced further travel disruption on Sunday as passengers faced long queues due to confusion over the 100ml liquid rule. The government temporarily reversed plans to scrap the measure, leading to delays that some fear could persist throughout the summer.
Photographs taken at around 6am showed queues extending outside the terminal, with early morning flights most affected. The government had initially approved some airports to allow up to two litres of liquids after installing new CT scanners, but has since reimposed the 100ml restriction.
Travel agency Tui advised passengers on long haul flights to check in three to four hours before departure, while EasyJet recommended arriving three hours early. EasyJet stated the advice was not linked to the liquid rule, according to The Telegraph.
Insiders claim the airport is understaffed and staff are overworked, which could prolong the chaos. Birmingham Airport had already been told to keep the 100ml ban while awaiting regulatory approval for its new £60 million security hall. Airport bosses said a continual recruitment campaign for security officers is in place.
