Berlin Brandenburg Airport – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has completed the installation of modern CT scanners for security controls in Terminal 1, with 24 lanes now featuring the technology.
This means that, in addition to Terminal 2, the two large security areas in the northern and southern pavilions of Terminal 1 are now fully equipped with new CT scanners. As is the case in Terminal 2, passengers no longer need to remove electronic devices or liquids from their hand luggage in these areas either.
“I am very pleased that we were able to complete the entire renovation of the security lines in the northern area of Terminal 1 ahead of schedule,” said Aletta von Massenbach, Chief Executive Officer, Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH. “The past few weeks of the holidays have shown that the investment and effort involved in the renovation have been worthwhile. The vast majority of travellers were able to pass through security controls with waiting times of less than ten minutes, and thus enjoy a stress-free start to their holidays. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my FBB colleagues and all involved partners for their commitment.”
Control Area 5 in the South Pavilion of Terminal 1 went into operation in April this year. All eight security lanes in Terminal 2 have been in operation with the new equipment since the beginning of 2024. Since May 2025, Control Area 1 in the North Pavilion has been equipped with the new scanners. All eight lanes were initially scheduled for completion in autumn.
All converted lanes at BER are equipped with CT scanners from Smiths Detection and are, therefore, technically capable of screening larger quantities of liquids.
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