Petra Stemprokova

Review of BAA London Stansted

I am disappointed with the attitude of the staff a...

I am disappointed with the attitude of the staff and security check. I consider this airport regular travelers and enviroment unfriendly.

Nearly every bigger bag comes through extra check but in my case the man found first thing which he thought caused the problem, throw it away and didn't bother to have a proper search or listen to me or put the bag again through the check after throwing my item.

So I was forced to throw my empty (and not used for more than one week so I believe it was empty) 75ml bottle for my mouthwash because it didn't fit in my one package of my liquids. Well yes it didn't but it was empty.

I am a traveler for two years and I can see the approach to eco issues is very poor there. Also free plastic bags given to people on the airport..
I tried to explain that I reuse this bottle and fill it again when i come home.. and it was empty this time so I didn't put it through the check but the man insisted on throwing it.

I understand security check is important but honestly if I would buy a new small bottle every time I fly I would use tons of them and wouldn't feel proud of myself. Plus my bag didn't come through the check on the belt again so it didn't persuade me as the best approach to security check.

Obviously that is why there are long queues and many people everywhere because nearly every bag is taken to extra check and things like empty mouthwash bottle is considered to be a problem.

Really sorry to say this is as a regular air passenger but this the first airport I prefer not to fly from.