If Gatwick can have automated access gates to security where boarding passes are scanned and a photo taken, I cannot see why Manchester can't have them. It's not like Gatwick doesn't cater for infrequent travellers and large families.
I agree, and airport as large as MAN should have the best...I also don't think that security staff should be working under pressure, if more manpower is needed - Then a small tariff on such a large pax, should not break us..
I pay an ADF at BLK without quibble, I would pay a small sum at MAN to help man security more effectively.