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How come there’s no escalators towards the monorail anymore?
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How come there’s no escalators towards the monorail anymore?
Is it too much to expect two WORKING escalators one for departure and one for arrival, apparently it is but hey ho life goes on and no doubt we'll find room for another shopping opportunity or burger joint.
Is claustrophobia a protected characteristic? Not sure. If its diagnosed, probably yes. But as before, an alternative to lifts could be any number of things, including stairs, a slide, a trampoline or a (long and shallow gradient) ramp (some of these come with other problems). There will be stairs. If they are not accessible (i.e. locked) i would be very surprised.Does not the airport have to provide an alternative to a lift for people who are claustrophobic and may panic inside an enclosed lift? It would be interesting for someone to challenge this under the Equality Act 2010.
Still wasn't working yesterday...tbh..can't remember the last time I did see it working.We could discuss the inadequacies of the escalator in the arrivals hall … but probably best not to !
It's not out of service because it's not working.Still wasn't working yesterday...tbh..can't remember the last time I did see it working.
Sorry, no photos, but i understand the new security area should open June 1st.Has anyone seen/heard/got recent photos of how the security development area is coming along?
When they says "June 2024", do we know if this is start/mid/end of June?
I have to admit, I'm extremely excited for the new security area to open.
I'm not sure if photos are permitted while the area is under construction. Certainly photos are not permitted in Security/Customs areas when they are operational.Has anyone seen/heard/got recent photos of how the security development area is coming along?
I wondered more so from the outside re how things are looking. I remember seeing a Timelapse from BHX officials a few months back but hadn’t seen anything since, and haven’t flown from BHX since Jan.I'm not sure if photos are permitted while the area is under construction. Certainly photos are not permitted in Security/Customs areas when they are operational.
Amazing, 2 months today. That’ll fly bySorry, no photos, but i understand the new security area should open June 1st.
I think proof in the pudding is needed with the new security area. Personally I think peak time queuing that is currently horrendous will be here to stay. I thought the new security area looked smaller than currently being used for the scanners etc but will have more queuing area, they say it will be faster to pass (they hope.)Has anyone seen/heard/got recent photos of how the security development area is coming along?
When they says "June 2024", do we know if this is start/mid/end of June?
I have to admit, I'm extremely excited for the new security area to open. As a frequent flier who typically travels hand-luggage only, this is my main/only qualm of flying in general. BHX security seems to be particularly slow, and the scanners particularly pedantic in picking up the tiniest of objects that can be classified as a liquid.
I think this will have such a positive impact - particularly with the new EZY base bringing in more passengers, the speedier pass-through will be much appreciated by all!
Having used the new 3D scanners at other airports, such as FCO, I think (hope) it’ll significantly cut waiting times.I think proof in the pudding is needed with the new security area. Personally I think peak time queuing that is currently horrendous will be here to stay. I thought the new security area looked smaller than currently being used for the scanners etc but will have more queuing area, they say it will be faster to pass (they hope.)
At the moment you have north and south security access so the actual queues to the current security area don't seem as long ( at time of writing this north has actual 26 min and south 22 min queues) so the new single point security access will combine the 2 queues into one. A previous Nick barton quote about the new security area doesn't install much confidence either "A larger queue area including longer security lanes and a new corral will help the customers moving".
It wasn't a pretty sight over the weekend what I saw.A quick sample on social media (yes yes, I know!) over the weekend and it didn't seem like it was a smooth operation for the terminal/security refurbishment coping with the record crowds. Queues measured in hours and people missing flights won't be a good look if it carries on.
Yep, straight into the BHX airports management ignore box.Birmingham Airport 'security chaos' sees family miss out on £2k holiday to Spain
Sad thing for the passengers is there's no recourse against anyone. If an airline cancels a flight there's defined rules on refunds and compensation, but nothing covers this scenario
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