Automated security screening lanes have been opened at Chicago O’Hare as a result of investment by United Airlines and American Airlines.


Automated security screening lanes have been opened at Chicago O’Hare as a result of investment by United Airlines and American Airlines.

OR Tambo International Airport in South Africa has launched a trial of the Scarabee Smart Security System as part of ACSA’s 2025 vision.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and KLM are testing two new scanning devices for hand baggage, which allow passengers to leave their liquids and laptops in their bags.

FTE speaks to IATA’s Vinoop Goel about the trials of Smart Security, the reaction from passengers and the next steps for the project.
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The investment includes the introduction of the latest x-ray sortation operation for baggage screening and the installation of more self-service kiosks.

London City Airport is now playing songs during the security screening process, as a way to enhance the passenger experience.

FTE speaks to TSA and Gatwick Airport to find out how next-generation security lanes and new technologies can enhance both security and the passenger experience.

Two Chinese airports, Pudong and Hongqiao, have added an extra security check for all passengers as they enter the airport terminal.

A key element of the £24m terminal improvement project, the new-look security area offers a more calming and welcoming environment for travellers.
The new security lanes in North Terminal each have multiple loading points, enabling seven passengers to prepare for the screening process at any time.
The Transportation Security Administration and American Airlines will be installing a new automated screening process in selected airports in the US this year.

Keflavik Airport can now display real-time queuing times at key passenger touch points and optimise resource allocation during busy periods.

According to SITA, blockchain technology could hold the key to cross-border single secure travel identification via a single passenger token.

The addition of four new carriers to the TSA PreCheck programme brings the total number of participating airlines to 16.

TSA Administrator Peter Neffenger outlines how inspiration from European airports and closer collaboration with US airports will help drive improvements.

Finavia is trialling the new scanner as part of its efforts to expedite the security screening process while maintaining the highest levels of security.
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