Leeds Bradford Airport: Date revealed for major changes coming to security procedures

Many passengers complained of long queues at security in the past week – as reported by The Yorkshire Post on Saturday.

However, delays have been put down in part to the airport enhancing the cutting-edge security infrastructure by Leidos, set to be fully operational in February 2024.

New body scanners and e-gates are being introduced which is set to speed up the security process.

Passengers will no longer need to unpack hand luggage when the new changes are implemented.

A social media statement from the airport read: “Say goodbye to removing items from your hand luggage during security checks!

“Plus, we're introducing new body scanners, e-gates, and smart tray return systems to make your journey smoother than ever! No more unpacking hand luggage, just a seamless journey through security.

“We appreciate your patience during these improvements and recommend arriving three hours before departure. Thank you for being a part of our exciting transformation!”

The Department for Transport (DfT) has directed that UK airports must comply with the new passenger and cabin baggage security screening requirements by June 2024.

Damian Ives, Chief Operating Officer & Accountable Manager at Leeds Bradford Airport, said: “We want to ensure that every passenger travelling through LBA has an easy, stress-free start to their journey. This investment is an essential part of streamlining our processes and making travelling through LBA an easier and more pleasant experience for everyone.

“We’re sorry for any disruption and grateful to our passengers for their patience whilst we complete these vital improvements to our facilities. We would advise customers to arrive three hours prior to departure, although not any earlier, whilst work is ongoing.”