00:00Birmingham Airport says security improvements will help 2.5 million passengers reach their
00:07destinations on time this summer. The airport expects its busiest period on record, with
00:13traveller numbers up 10% on last year. Two years ago, technical problems and building
00:18work caused long queues, delays and missed flights. Airport bosses say the new security
00:24area is simpler, with most passengers now waiting fewer than 20 minutes. Travellers
00:30can also now carry liquid containers, holding up to two litres in hand luggage,
00:34while laptops and tablets can remain placed inside travellers' bags. Belfast, Dublin,
00:40Parma and Alicante are expected to be among the busiest routes.
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