Holidaymakers flying out of a major UK airport are being plagued with hours of queuing after a security rule change backfired.

Birmingham Airport is scrambling to deal with an influx of frustrated passengers who have this morning (June 14) been pictured lining outside the terminal building. Severe delays through security have ensued for days after a U-turn in hand-luggage liquid limits.

People have been urged to turn up at the airport three hours before their flight is due to take-off, in…