Glasgow Airport security system deemed 'a success'

Bosses at Glasgow Airport have hailed the new multi-million pound security system at the gateway a success.

Thousands of passengers passed through the system without incident on its first day in operation which formed part of BAA's £200 million facelift of the airport

The new system includes ten state-of-the-art Atix X-ray machines, capable of scanning passengers at greater speed and with more accuracy.

As well as helping to speed up the security process for millions of passengers, the initiative also means that domestic travellers are now free to make use of leisure and retail facilities previously only available to international flyers.

Amanda McMillan, managing director of Glasgow Airport, said: "Security is our number one priority, and we have invested heavily to build one of the largest security search areas in the UK, using the latest X-ray technology to speed passengers safely through the airport.

"Once through security, passengers can move freely throughout the main terminal."

According to the Civil Aviation Authority, 241 million passengers passed through UK airports in 2007, an increase of 2.4 per cent from 2006.