A SECURITY situation that has hit Glasgow Airport leaving passengers queuing is a “UK-wide” incident.

We previously reported airport passengers have been demanding answers about apparent delays in security.

Now, Glasgow Airport has confirmed that “additional temporary security measures” have been put in place by the UK Border Force.

One passenger told the Glasgow Times cops were checking travellers passports manually and they queued for over an hour.

Several other passengers have taken to X claiming that there is an ongoing incident in the airport.

It is understood the issue is being faced UK-wide.

However, the Home Office said they are unable to comment on the situation at this time.

A spokesperson for Glasgow Airport said: “Additional temporary security measures have been put in place by UK Border Force. Understand this is UK wide.