However, the requirement to show passports is over the top, as are the settings on the security scan arches. Seems it could be an exercise to discourage passengers from using the airport. Passports had to be shown at bag drop, entry to the security area, at the departure gate and on boarding the aircraft. The security machines are activated by hairgrips, earings and bracelets.
I bet transit times through the terminal were times that Manchester could only dream of