TRAVEL chaos has again struck Birmingham Airport with thousands of passengers caught up in security queues.
Holidaymakers have been facing lengthy wait times at the West Midlands airport since the government’s last-minute changes to hand liquid, where it ordered airports to restore the 100ml limit.
BHX bosses announced a new security facility in May to be ready for increased limits, promising a “next generation” way for passengers to advance through with electronics and liquid.
But with that new rule being rescinded, and the facility still being worked on despite being operational, travellers setting off on their summer hols are being held back.
Jetsetters were on Thursday morning describing the scenes as a “health and safety disaster”.
It was estimated that by 5.30am there were already more than 1,000 people queuing up.
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