Bright Lights from Big Windows Cause Delays at Stansted Airport

External Blinds

The long Summer sunsets are causing chaos for holidaymakers at Stansted Airport by disrupting electronic passport gates at border control. Passengers arriving at Stansted Airport have found the low setting sun shining through the windows is preventing the computer screens from identifying their faces, causing long delays for the Essex airport which deals with more than 40,000 passengers a day.

Holidaymakers took to Twitter to complain about the delays, with reports that on the busiest days less than a quarter of electronic gates were open. Experts say the fact that all of the ‘e-gates’ are currently positioned to face the sun is only adding to the problem, with The Home Office stating it is trying to resolve the issue, which it insisted is not affecting the border security. External Energy Saving Blinds

Undoubtedly the best solution to resolve this matter would be the addition of our External Blinds which would effectively diffuse the incoming light thanks to their unique micro perforated fabric which eliminates glare whilst maintaining the view and feeling of openness and space. Additionally, our state-of-the-art blinds would prevent excessive solar heat gain, acting as natural air conditioning to keep holidaymakers feeling cool and comfortable during their visit to the airport.

If you’d like to find out more about the numerous energy saving and lifestyle benefits of external blinds why not watch our animated video below or alternatively speak to one of our helpful shading experts today on 0344 800 1947.

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