London’s second airport Gatwick has opened an advanced new security zone that promises to have each passenger through the departures in under five minutes. There are 19 new security lanes that will enable 5,000 passengers to pass through every hour.

Two of the lanes are dedicated to families with young children and passengers with reduced mobility, while another two have been earmarked for ‘premium’ passengers.

It was inaugurated by the Minister for Transport, Theresa Villiers who underlined the importance of low-stress but high-security checkpoints. For many people, going through airport security can be their least favourite part of flying. The government is committed to reforming the way these necessary checks are regulated, enabling airports to come up with more passenger-friendly processes while maintaining the same high levels of security.’