Just been through Birmingham airport and I have to say I don`t know what all the fuss is about. Sure, we were in a queue and it was very long and slow but moving well. When we got to the top of the queue for security we looked down the line and there were about 7 or so lanes open. From that point on all you could hear were the staff telling you how to prepare for security. "Liquids and computers out of your bags" As you get to the loading area and things have stopped, they say its because passengers are leaving things in their hand luggage, hand sanitizers and cigarette lighters etc. We didn't have any liquids or computers so loaded up and went through the scanner without a beep. We had one bag and a jacket in the tray but the lane had stopped because people were putting boots, jackets and belts back on and laptops back in their bags on the other side of the x ray part. So again the lane stopped. At the end of the day folks it comes down to Knowledge and common scene. The liquid rule has been in force since early 2000 or so. Don`t blame the security staff they are there to help you. Bon voyage.
This claimed to be about 'check-in and security' - but says virtually nothing about the different check-in options. For example, does Birmingham airport offer self-service check-in kiosks that will also print my boarding pass? Nothing to answer this question here.
Don't lie about "Airlines are not allocated any fixed check in locations" Flybe are permanantly in that area, along with Monarch in another area with massive banners on the wall, they're not exactly gonna be playing muscial check in desks and keep swapping between the airlines use some common sense and don't show a fixed flybe check in location and say that...
Wow! This is an extremely rushed video. Whilst it contains some info it is really rushed and therefore not particularly helpful. You are much better off watching the video that has been recorded for people with autism travelling through Birmingham International Airport. Seriously! Who knew? It is extremely important that people with autism do have a video explaining processes simply and easily since travelling by air (particularly nowadays) can be very stressful for people who don't even have autism - which begs the question "WHY IS IT MORE HELPFUL TO VIEW A VIDEO RECORDED FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM"? Basically because it isn't rushed and goes through the process of all the stressful things that you have to pass through before you get on a flight and even includes the process of arriving back at Birmingham International. See ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kJuWmNLd4QY.html for an excellent video which is actually helpful. Believe it or not, you don't need to have autism to find that you feel extremely stressed and anxious and confused at an airport. It would be helpful if all airports around the world recorded videos similar to the video for autistic passengers for ALL PASSENGERS. Quite frankly, unless you travel regularly, any type of travel (not necessarily by air) can be very stressful and every airport is different rather than the same. Quelle surprise!
