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'In the bag' - quicker security checks at LLA
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'In the bag' - quicker security checks at LLA Passengers travelling through London Luton Airport (LLA) no longer need to remove liquids and electronic items from their bags as they pass through security, following the successful roll-out of next generation security scanners. The completion of the £20 million project positions LLA as one of the first major airports to complete the roll-out in time for the busy summer holidays. With all security lanes at the airport now equipped with state-of-the-art body scanners and CT scanner technology, passengers travelling this summer will benefit...
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Birmingham Airport updates liquid rules
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Birmingham Airport updates liquid rules In 2018 all UK airports were advised of new Government legislation for the introduction of new security screening technology. This would allow a change to the rule on electrical items and liquids in hand luggage. This legislation was amended to take into account the delay that Covid brought to the aviation industry and a revised deadline of 1st June 2024 was set as the completion date for the new technology being installed, commissioned and to be used. Instead of just replacing the technology Birmingham Airport took the decision to future proof, by...
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22 pairs of scissors, eight toy guns and two blow torches – just some of the items confiscated at Manchester Airport security in one morning
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22 pairs of scissors, eight toy guns and two blow torches – just some of the items confiscated at Manchester Airport security in one morning Manchester Airport is urging passengers travelling during the school holidays to make sure they know hand luggage rules, after scissors, blow torches and two packs of darts were among almost 400 items confiscated in just one morning. The most-confiscated item by far was the cigarette lighter. Passengers are permitted to carry one lighter with them, so long as it fits into a clear resealable plastic bag and contains under 100ml of liquid – but...
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London Gatwick announces project to phase in state-of-the-art security scanners with Smiths Detection
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London Gatwick announces project to phase in state-of-the-art security scanners with Smiths Detection London Gatwick has announced a partnership to roll out new scanning equipment at security, supplied by Smiths Detection The security process will be transformed for passengers once the new scanners are fully phased in across the airport State-of-the-art technology will detect potential threats in baggage without the need to remove electrical items and liquids London Gatwick has announced a partnership with leader in threat detection and security screening technologies, Smiths...
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Higher wages, better rosters and improved rest areas for security staff at Schiphol
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Higher wages, better rosters and improved rest areas for security staff at Schiphol Talks between Schiphol, the unions FNV and CNV and security companies have led to a negotiated agreement on a new social package to structurally improve the terms and conditions of employment at the airport. The aim is to attract more security staff and thus contribute to more comfort and shorter queues for passengers. This social package ensures higher wages, better rosters and improved rest areas for security staff at Schiphol. As of November, security officers at Schiphol will receive an additional...
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Covid: Breach of ‘Green Zone’ at International Terminal

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Breach of ‘Green Zone’ at International Terminal Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) can confirm there was a breach of the ‘green zone’ in the International Terminal at Brisbane Airport earlier today. The breach is due to human error, and BAC is currently working with all relevant authorities including Queensland Health to investigate the circumstances of the breach. At approximately 9:30am, two transit passengers arrived on a ‘red’ flight from Port Moresby and proceeded through screening to transit as per normal process. Initial review of CCTV indicates that at approximately 9.55am...
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UK’s first UV treatment of security trays installed at Gatwick to protect passengers and staff by reducing spread of coronaviruses

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UK’s first UV treatment of security trays installed at Gatwick to protect passengers and staff by reducing spread of coronaviruses Laboratory tests demonstrate 99.9% disinfection rate with every tray treated immediately before each passenger uses it System - provided by Smiths Detection - sees each tray pass through a covered ‘UV-tunnel’ fixed underneath the exiting hand luggage screening system Treatment already in use at Gatwick and will be rolled out to eight security lanes - six for passengers and two for staff - by end of next month Gatwick is the first airport in the UK to treat...
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Bristol Airport’s vote of confidence in ICTS UK & Ireland

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Bristol Airport’s vote of confidence in ICTS UK & Ireland Bristol Airport has re-appointed ICTS UK & Ireland as its Security partner, responsible for the provision of security services at the Airport. “We are absolutely delighted to continue our long-standing partnership with Bristol Airport. We have supported the Airport through its business growth and significant expansion during the last few years and celebrate their 2018 record passenger numbers which reached over 8.6 million. ICTS is fully committed to delivering the very best service to Bristol Airport and its passengers. We are...
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Minister launches new ePassport gates at Cardiff Airport
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Minister launches new ePassport gates at Cardiff Airport The latest-technology e-gates have been funded by the Welsh Government. They will permit travellers with biometric passports to bypass manual inspections, allowing for a quicker entry into Wales. Although Cardiff International Airport Ltd (CIAL) was one of the first airports in the UK to introduce e-gate technology, the three original gates were removed by the UK Border Force in 2017 as the initial technology was superseded. UK Government allows ePassport gates to be fitted free of charge by UK Border Force only at airports with...
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