UK's worst airport named after some travelers who waited over an hour through security

Researchers asked nearly 1,300 people who had traveled from a UK airport during this period how long they had waited in line at security ; some even reported missing flights due to a lengthy security check. queues

More than a quarter (27%) of Leeds Bradford users said they waited over an hour to go through security (

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The UK's worst airport got its name because travelers waited over an hour at security.

Researchers asked nearly 1,300 people who had traveled from a UK airport during this period how long they had waited in line at security. Some even reported missing flights due to long security lines.

A survey for the consumer group Which? reported that Leeds Bradford Airport passengers waited an average of 35 minutes at West Yorkshire Airport between February and August.

However, more than a quarter (27%) of Leeds Bradford users said they waited over an hour to go through security. In August, the airport installed electronic screens providing passengers with live updates on estimated wait times.

Travelers reported security queues lasting over an hour at nine airports, including Bristol (17% of respondents), Birmingham (11%) and Manchester (8%).

Travelers reported security queues lasting over an hour at nine airports, including Bristol (17% of respondents) (

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Seven percent of respondents said they missed a flight because they were stuck in a long line. There was major disruption at UK airports earlier this year due to staff shortages and increased travel demand after coronavirus restrictions were removed.

This has led to flight cancellations, baggage handling issues and long security queues.

A Leeds Bradford spokesperson said: "Earlier this year, as at many UK airports, we experienced long queues...