British holidaymakers slam airport security as "unnecessary and ineffective"

Three quarters of Brits airport security is "unnecessary and ineffective", according to a new survey from Holiday Extras.

Earlier this summer it was revealed that security checks were being enhanced at all UK airports with uncharged electronic devices being refused access, making the security process even more complicated.

Holidaymakers rate passing through airport security as one of the most stressful and unpleasant things about going on a holiday with a fifth of Brits saying it's the worst ting about going on holiday!

Almost a quarter of Brits (23 per cent) believe that taking off shoes, belts and jewellery is an unnecessary hassle and 28 per cent admit that they get downright annoyed at the length of time they need to wait in queues.

One in five travellers get stressed out by airport security and 42 per cent of respondents said they believe the security process could be better organised.

Anthony Clarke-Cowell, Communications Director at Holiday Extras, said: "Security queues are a necessary evil of airline travel, but there are things that we can all do to make the process less tiresome. We recommend travelers familiarise themselves with the regulations completely, prepare their electrical items and liquid bags in advance and consider a Security Fast Track pass to speed them through with a dedicated lane."

Related stories

Passenger takes wrong flight without a boarding pass

World's most pierced man banned from entering Dubai