We are all aware of increased security at all airports flying to the United States, however, the Express and Star is today reporting on a £10m plan for an overhaul of Birmingham Airports Terminal 1 & 2 areas.
The plan will involve creating a single security checkpoint located on the first floor between Terminals 1 & 2 at Birmingham Airport and may include the much publicized full body security scanners.
Paul Kehoe, chief executive of Birmingham International Airport said: “Going through security is pretty grim at either terminal.
“We want to have a new centralised area, although as to the question of whether there will be new body scanners introduced, this is something that will come from Government.”
“We also have a new Emirates business lounge opening in February and will be introducing new shops and an onward travel centre.
“Improving passenger experience will be our main goal for 2010.”
In light of this Birmingham Airport last year laid off 80 ground staff due to the troubling times bought on by the recession, even in wake of its targets to double passenger numbers from 9 million to 18 million a year by 2020
He said: “The overall position doesn’t make for happy reading. There are significant challenges ahead.
“The key fact for us at Birmingham Airport is that if the West Midlands economy sneezes we catch a cold. Our fortunes are linked to theirs.”
Mr Kehoe added the future of the economy of the West Midlands rests on extension plans.
He said: “The region needs this extension, but the company can’t fund the West Midlands.”
