By Darren Boyle Published: 09:45 BST, 24 October 2024 | Updated: 10:05 BST, 24 October 2024 Flying from Manchester airport? Be prepared for snaking security queues. Holidaymakers travelling out of Manchester endure the longest delays in passing through the metal detectors. Almost two-thirds of passengers flying from MAN – the UK’s third busiest airport – … Read more
A pair of holidaymakers made a giant coat with super-sized pockets so that they could ‘wear’ their entire 30 kilos of luggage on a flight. Joshua Pieters and his friend Archie Manners set themselves the goal of wearing everything they needed for their trip to avoid paying up to £300 in additional fees. They tested … Read more
The UK is home to more than 40 airports, some of which are among the busiest in Europe. London alone is serviced by six major international airports and is part of a wider total of 17 in England, Wales and Scotland. When it comes to the worst-performing terminals, however, some of the big names are … Read more
Budget airline easyJet, which operates 1,950 flights every day in peak season, opened its brand-new Integrated Control Centre (ICC) this week – and we had a sneak peek behind the doors. Those inside manage 340 aircraft and make the big decisions about who to delay – and which groups receive maximum protection from disruption, such … Read more
As at any other time of the year, during the festive period airport security officials have one priority – elf and safety. So passengers packing presents should be mindful that some Christmas items could cause delays – especially if pre-wrapped – or will be confiscated. To ensure that all presents make it to the Christmas … Read more
