No need to remove liquids and laptops: 17 airports with stress-free security screening - hero video yt- ls
This week, Hong Kong Airport joins others in streamlining pre-flight procedures, with some allowing liquids over 100ml onboard
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There are many perks of flying but security screening isn’t one of them. It's a real cortisol spike: The clattering of trays, the beeping of metal detectors, and the frantic disrobing while rummaging through your hand luggage.
HOW IT WORKS
Hong Kong is not the first airport to implement this change. Since 2015, airports worldwide have been replacing outdated scanning systems with advanced computerised tomography (CT) X-ray machines.
These CT scanners generate three-dimensional views, allowing security personnel to rotate images and inspect the contents of hand luggage from different angles. By screening more individuals within a shorter timespan, this technology allows lines to move more quickly, helping airports avoid delays and passengers experience less stressful journeys.
While implementation varies across airports, the scanners generally make our lives easier in three key ways:
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