British Airways Chairman Calls for Light Airport Security
British Airways chairman Sir Martin Broughton is calling for light security checks at airports for trusted frequent flyers. This comes as he believes there should be a risk-based approach to security rather than one that's based on one-size-fits-all. During a speech to the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
by Doug Smith April 21st, 2011
Ryanair Boss Warns Against More Airport Security Procedures
The chief executive of Ryanair claimed on Monday that passengers may be subject to 'ludicrous' new security procedures due to the Yemen mail bomb plot. This will make air travel even more 'tedious and uncomfortable', he added. Michael O'Leary is ...
by Dave Humphries November 2nd, 2010
Britain Bans Direct Flights to Yemen
The British government has announced that they will suspend all direct flights to Yemen in the wake of the Christmas Day bombing. The bomber, who reportedly joined up with a terrorist cell in the UK, was originally from the area. It is being reported that the country has a problem
by Andrew Bones January 21st, 2010
Cardiff Airport Gets New Face for Security
The airport at Cardiff will be introducing it's new facial recognition technology in their passenger arrival lounge. The new equipment, in the form of gates, will be installed at the Cardiff Airport and valid for any UK or European adult ...
by Katy Davies November 18th, 2009
Manchester Airport bans minors from being scanned with new x-ray
Manchester Airport officials have announced that they will ban 'nude' body X-rays for children underage at their terminal 2 security checks. Currently the airport has been utilizing new technology which X-ray’s passengers bodies through their clothes. The technology consists of an X-ray booth which passengers stand in while it uses
by Rosie Vaughan-Jones October 19th, 2009
Police charge 49 over Stansted security breach
Forty-nine protesters were charged with aggravated trespass after breaching security and causing chaos at one of the busiest airports in Britain, according to a police report. Activists from the environmental group Plane Stupid cut their way through security fencing surrounding the perimeter of Stansted Airport, in Essex, before dawn
by Dave Smith December 10th, 2008
Protesters breach security at Stansted airport
Protesters opposed to the expansion of Stansted airport for environment reasons breached security at the facility before dawn on Monday. For two hours in the morning, airport operations were shut down, as demonstrators managed to get air side and set up their protest on a taxiway. At least 50 activists
by Darren Robinson December 9th, 2008
Arrest made in LAX bomb scare
A man was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport after he approached security officers saying that he was a terrorist and in possession of a bomb, authorities at the facility reported yesterday. Upper- and lower-level roads accessing the terminals were immediately closed to traffic after the man made his threat
by Andrew Bones July 4th, 2008
Spend less time waiting in line at security checkpoints in the airport
With the increased security measures that are present today in our airports, travelers are likely to be frustrated waiting in a line before boarding their plane. As each passenger must pass their belongings through an x-ray machine and successfully ...
by Dave Bess June 24th, 2008
Three hour delay at Aberdeen
At Aberdeen Airport last night, passengers had to wait over three hours because of a security situation. The pilot of a bmi flight was concerned about a suspicious bag on the aircraft. Passengers had to deplane and identify their bags before the flight could take off. The 19:30 bmi
by Neill Zerk May 25th, 2008
Suspicious package at Glasgow investigated
On Friday night, Glasgow Airport had to be partially evacuated because of the discovery of a package deemed to be ‘suspicious’. The eastern area of the airport, as well as the domestic pier section on the main terminal building were affected by the security scare. The package was discovered at
by Bobby V-Jones May 24th, 2008
Stansted staffs more police
Stansted Airport will station additional police officers on the airport premises in the months to come. The airport said 18 police officers and one inspector will begin working at the airport. With the new staff, there will be 109 police ...
by Emily Welch May 24th, 2008