Pittsburgh International Airport will be the first US airport since 9/11 to allow public airside access, following close collaboration with the TSA.


Pittsburgh International Airport will be the first US airport since 9/11 to allow public airside access, following close collaboration with the TSA.
Travellers will now have to place all electronic devices larger than a cell phone in bins for X-ray screening at US airports.

Emirates’ Sir Tim Clark, IATA’s Alexandre de Juniac and APEX’s Joe Leader discuss the impact of the US and UK electronics ban.

The US and UK have announced bans on electronic devices larger than a smartphone from being carried in cabin baggage on flights from certain airports.

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.
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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.

A key element of the £24m terminal improvement project, the new-look security area offers a more calming and welcoming environment for travellers.

Lance Lyttle, Port of Seattle’s MD, Aviation, explains how Sea-Tac Airport plans to improve the customer experience at every passenger touch point.
The new security lanes in North Terminal each have multiple loading points, enabling seven passengers to prepare for the screening process at any time.

Lance Lyttle, Port of Seattle’s MD, Aviation, explains how Sea-Tac Airport plans to improve the customer experience at every passenger touch point.
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.

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.

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.
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