Brummies weigh in on Birmingham Airport's baggage compliance issues

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.