State media has claimed 'it's time for gentlemen to enjoy

An airport in Guangzhou, southern China has opened special channels for male passengers as state media claim 'it's time for gentlemen to enjoy some privilege'.

Guangzhou Baiyun International airport, the third busiest airport in China has introduced special security check lanes for male passengers, reports the People's Daily Online.

The airport claims that the new channels are to respect the customs of foreigners and people from various ethnic groups.

Single file: The airport has introduced male only channels to help speed up security checks

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is the third largest in China (File photo)

The airport claims the channel aims to improve its services and become more passenger friendly.

A staff member at the airport told reports that one of the reasons for opening the male-only channel is to respect the customs of foreign tourists and people from various ethnic groups.

According to the airport's regulations, female passengers should only be checked by female security inspectors.

Guangzhou Baiyun International airport, the third largest in China, have solved queuing problems by allowing male passengers to have designated inspectors.

The airport handled 55 million passengers in 2015.

State media claimed that 'now is time for gentlemen to enjoy some privilege (File photo)

The airport also claims it wants to make the process easier for foreigners

State media have claimed that 'now is time for gentlemen to enjoy some privilege.'

People have been discussing the new measures on social media site Weibo.

One user commented: 'I've been there before. Girls had to queue up for a very long time.'

While another wrote: 'How about a mother with a small son? Are the kids allowed to follow their opposite sex parent?'