London Luton Airport has announced a £30 million investment to enhance the passenger experience. This includes a new £8 million flagship restaurant, as well as a £20 million refurbishment of the security hall.

The latest news on how airports are enhancing and expediting the security screening process, exploring the use of biometrics, passenger tracking, video surveillance, risk-based security, access control and queue management.
London Luton Airport has announced a £30 million investment to enhance the passenger experience. This includes a new £8 million flagship restaurant, as well as a £20 million refurbishment of the security hall.
The TSA has installed two state-of-the-art CT scanners at West Virginia Yeager Airport, streamlining the security experience as travellers will no longer need to remove laptops and liquids from hand baggage.
Oakland International Airport has completed its $11 million Terminal 2 Security Exit Project. The exit upgrade increases security at the airport and features new art that will welcome passengers to Oakland.
Lehigh Valley International Airport has unveiled a new TSA Security Checkpoint developed with Synect – a Platinum Sponsor of FTE Global (LA, 19-21 September 2023) – to provide a more efficient experience.
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The TSA and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport are installing new CT scanners at TSA checkpoints, making the security experience “more efficient and less stressful” for passengers.
Aeroporti di Roma – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has streamlined the security experience at Fiumicino Airport with new Computed Tomography technology, reducing the time passengers spend at the checkpoint.
As revealed at the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub event in Amsterdam on 13 March 2023, Royal Schiphol Group is collaborating with Pangiam to test AI-powered technology to screen hand baggage.
Aeroporti di Roma is implementing smart security at Rome Fiumicino Airport with new CT scanners, which means passengers no longer need to remove liquids and electronic devices from hand baggage.
Toronto Pearson could be the first airport in the world to purchase the AI-based next-generation HEXWAVE walkthrough security portal to seamlessly screen for potential threats.
Noida International Airport has signed an agreement for Smiths Detection to supply both passenger and hold baggage screening equipment “to help ensure safety and efficiency for passengers”.
Hawaiian Airlines has invested in a new multimillion-dollar TSA security checkpoint at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, alleviating congestion and “creating a better travel experience”.
New Zealand’s Aviation Security Service is equipping its five major international airports – Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Queenstown and Wellington – with advanced checkpoint security technology supplied by Smiths Detection.
New computed tomography (CT) technology and an innovative security lane configuration are streamlining the security process for passengers at Frankfurt Airport.
Nashville International Airport has opened a new 200,000 sq. ft. Grand Lobby, including 24 TSA security lanes and immersive digital displays and art installations to welcome travellers.
Aeroporti di Roma has launched a new QPass service at Rome Fiumicino Airport, allowing passengers to book an appointment at the security checkpoints and benefit from a dedicated entrance and route.
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