security

'In the bag' - quicker security checks at LLA Passengers travelling through London Luton Airport (LLA) no longer need to remove liquids and electronic items from their bags as they pass through security, following the successful roll-out of next generation security scanners. The completion of...

22 pairs of scissors, eight toy guns and two blow torches – just some of the items confiscated at Manchester Airport security in one morning Manchester Airport is urging passengers travelling during the school holidays to make sure they know hand luggage rules, after scissors, blow torches and...

‘Outstanding’ security training gives East Midlands Airport customers peace of mind The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has once again given East Midlands Airport (EMA) top marks for the training it provides for security staff. The ranking of ‘outstanding’ gives customers the assurance that...

Mitie takes off with £3 million contract renewal at Bristol Airport Mitie has renewed its baggage screening contract with Bristol Airport for three years, with the option to extend for a further two years, following a competitive retender process The new contract, worth £1 million a year...

Manchester Airport is the first UK airport to offer passengers the option to pre-book a timeslot at security MAG, the airport’s owner, will trial offering free 15-minute pre-booked security slots as part of a new standard for safe air travel. The approach will allow the airport to manage the...

London Stansted the first major airport in the UK to trial fully compostable security bags Trial is the latest initiative in the airport’s ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ campaign London Stansted is to become the first major airport in the UK to trial the use of fully compostable security bags for...

The BBC has been running a story nationally about a drone incident causing a near miss with a Flybe ATR 72 aircraft landing at Newquay Airport. In the report the pilot claimed the drone was flying alongside the aircraft. The Police are investigating. Idiot flies drone alongside Flybe jet...

Dear Readers, o&i consulting is currently working with the European Commission to determine how best to enhance airport passenger security and allow future carriage of liquids through airports. As part of that exercise, we are conducting a survey to understand what type of liquids passengers...