UK airport reveals £120m renovation that will make flying much easier for passengers

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Brits travelling through one of the UK's much-loved airports will soon be able to get to their flights much easier.

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East Midlands Airport has revealed plans for a huge £120million renovation project with the main aim of speeding up the queues at security.

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Work includes new body and baggage scanners as part of a rollout across the UK which will see the ban on more than 100ml of fluids scrapped.

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The security hall will also be expanded, with other works improving the toilets and seating. The drop-off area at the front of the airport also gets a revamp.

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Work at the hub - named best medium sized airport in the country last year - has already started, and will continue for the next five years.

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Around four million passengers use East Midlands Airport a year, with budget airlines such as Ryanair, TUI and Jet2 in operation.

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It's not the only UK airport currently undergoing huge renovation works. Teesside Airport, named the best small airport last year, has revealed plans for a new £20m train station.

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