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Scotsman.com News - Scotland - Glasgow - Airport shops may be overhauled: "Airport shops may be overhauled
ALASTAIR JAMIESON
CONSUMER AFFAIRS CORRESPONDENT
PLANS to remodel Scotland's largest airport, so that more shops are located in secure areas, are being considered in the wake of new rules which severely restrict what passengers can take through security checks.
Passengers are prevented from carrying liquids through security, sending sales of soft drinks and gifts such as whisky, plummeting at shops which are located prior to screening in so-called 'landside' areas.
But shops in 'airside' areas have made a fortune as passengers stock up on food, water and duty free alcohol.
BAA is re-examining plans to alter the layout at Glasgow airport, where a large number of shops are still located landside.
Passengers would pass through security at an earlier stage than at present, allowing more shops and restaurants to be included in the secure area.
Among the planned benefits is the creation of a unified security searching area, replacing the three areas that exist at present.
It is understood the layout of Edinburgh and Aberdeen airports is unlikely to change. Among the few shops located landside at Edinburgh are Jenners and Boots.
The BAA spokesman stressed the Glasgow plans remained 'one of a number of options' and would be part of the long-term redevelopment of the airport."