Bristol Airport unveils "full body" security scanners
Tuesday, August 2, 2016 @ 4:51 PM
New 'full body' scanners have come into operation at Bristol Airport which passengers have to be taken before entering the departures lounge.
The airport says it means holiday makers can now look forward to shorter queues and quicker access to the duty-free.
The high-tech security kit, which came in to operation at the weekend, means that travellers are scanned instead of getting a 'pat-down' body search.
However, passengers are able to opt out of the full body scan if they have concerns about their privacy.
Chief executive at Bristol Airport, Robert Sinclair, said: "The latest phase of our west terminal extension will make completing some of the essential processes required before flying much faster.
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READ COMMENT POSTED 2/8/2016 part of which says "The scan is visible to everyone as the result is shown on the back of the scanner if you turn round to look. Yet another hassle for the airport experience"
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