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Security at Birmingham Airport has increased greatly. Here, to ease your transition through the airport, we have given details on the many security checks all passengers will need to pass through. |
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Birmingham Airport Security Information - Security Checks ... |
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Birmingham Airport security unofficial information gives the following unofficial information on all the security checks made on all passengers when passing through the airport. Security is high priority, with millions of passengers passing through each year, at Birmingham Airport.
As such all airport authorities are in full security cooperation with the Government . With Airlines and all other Business Partners constantly working to ensure the safety of passengers and visitors.All passengers will need to go through rigorous security checks, therefore take note of the following unofficial information:
• Security At Birmingham Airport
• Security Control & Boarding
• Connecting Flights
In addition, you can find helpful unofficial information on restricted and prohibited items in both hand luggage and main luggage in our site guide.
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Security At Birmingham Airport ... |
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Queues at the check-in desks, at security control and to get access into your boarding gate can be long so be prepared for delays. This is as increased security measures are undertaken.
These checks are for the safety of all passengers and unavoidable to ensure safe air travel. To help airport staff ensure you keep all your luggage with you and alert Airport staff immediately if you see any suspicious or unattended packages or bags. |
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Security Control & Boarding ... |
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Security control, to gain access into the Departure lounge, means you need to show your boarding card and passport.
Hand luggage is then checked and passengers will also be screened.
Hand luggage needs to be put through an x-ray machine. Other belongings such as jackets, coats, handbags, laptops, cameras, mobile phones, calculators, etc. will also need to pass through the x-ray machine.
Metallic items like keys and coins, and also belt buckles need to pass through the x-ray machine. Passengers walk under an archway metal detector.
Do note any passengers with pacemakers should request a hand search. Wheelchair users will also require a hand search.
Metal detectors are safe for pregnant women however they can request a hand search.
At random some passengers may be selected for hand searches at the security control or towards the Departure Gate. |
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| If changing flights and passengers are required to collect their luggage extra screening may be necessary. |
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