Is this the end for the airport frisk?
The end of the airport frisk may be on the horizon, after a transport security chief revealed plans to implement new body scanners at the UK's airports.John Parkinson, head of aviation security at the Department for Transport's transport security section, suggested that airport protection needed to be updated.
He revealed at a Transport Committee meeting that body searches were "unpleasant" and that hi-tech body scanners could cut down the number of frisks.
Aviation minister Gillian Merron added: "I know passengers have had much to contend with of late, as have airport staff. There is a tremendous determination by all concerned to minimise disruption."
Improving the experience at the UK's airports has been a major area of interest for airlines and airport operators alike in recent months.
BAA revealed it was going to spend around £9 billion improving congestion at Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport and Stansted Airport.
Meanwhile, new legislation concerning the treatment of disabled flyers is set to improve air travel for people with special needs.
Robbie Barrigan from BAA's Stansted Airport said the new laws would boost an already excellent system.
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