The project includes a new and expanded security screening area, a landside reconfiguration and the introduction of a new passenger lounge and retail hub.
The project includes a new and expanded security screening area, a landside reconfiguration and the introduction of a new passenger lounge and retail hub.
As part of its strategy to appeal to business travellers, Ryanair’s fast track service is now available at a total of 25 airports across Europe.

IATA’s Guido Peetermans provides an update on the Smart Security project and explains how the Melbourne Airport trial can benefit the wider Asia Pacific region.

The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-based system will enable the airport to provide passengers with accurate waiting times and inform staff of potential bottlenecks.
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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us at the 20th anniversary FTE Global, the “CES of Aviation” taking place in the new location of Dallas, Texas, on 8-10 September 2026, co-located with IFSA Global EXPO. Headline Partners include Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Southwest Airlines, and Dallas Love Field Airport.
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Find out more >>FTE explores how facial, iris and fingerprint biometric technology is being used at airports in the US, EU, Australia and Singapore to expedite and secure passenger processing.
Pre-registered CLEAR members can now make use of dedicated security lanes at Miami International Airport to skip the queues at the checkpoint.

The new system at Abu Dhabi International Airport will further enhance security and expedite processing times at the entrance to the security checkpoint.

Air Canada has added the TSA PreCheck indicator to its e-boarding passes, allowing passengers to proceed directly to PreCheck security lanes at US airports.

FTE paid a visit to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to explore the Schiphol Security Experience, which sets a new benchmark by delivering “security as a service”.
Baltimore-Washington International Airport is set to become the eleventh US airport to offer CLEAR security lanes to help reduce waiting times for members.

Oslo Airport has announced that it has started testing four security scanners as it aims to “bring state-of-the-art security screening to Avinor facilities”.

Ryanair customers who purchase the Business Plus product will soon be able to skip security queues at Gatwick, Ciampino and Eindhoven airports.

Two “avatars” have been introduced in Terminal A with the aim of helping to ensure passengers know what to expect when they reach the security checkpoint.

Self-service access control e-gates have been installed at the entrance to the departures hall at Larnaca International Airport in Cyprus.

Melbourne Airport and Qantas have signed an agreement to take part in a Smart Security pilot, which will take place in 2015.

Economy passengers can now make use of security Fast Track Lanes at Budapest Airport after the initiative was extended beyond premium travellers.
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