New CT technology and security lane concept at Frankfurt Airport
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Frankfurt Airport claims to have marked an important milestone in the ongoing upgrade of its security checkpoints with the opening of nine additional security checkpoints equipped with modern CT technology.
It is confident that the new equipment, as well as an innovative lane concept now available in Departures B-West of Terminal 1, will enable passengers to reach their departure gate even faster and more conveniently than before in the high-traffic area.
Dr Pierre Dominique Prümm, Fraport AG’s executive director of aviation and infrastructure, said: “I am happy to announce that we now have additional state-of-the-art security checkpoints in operation for the summer season.
“On the busy travel days during the recent Easter and Whitsun school vacations, there were no significant waiting times for passengers at the security checkpoints.
“For the upcoming summer peak season, we are now offering our guests a smoother and faster experience at these busy checkpoints while maintaining the high security standards. In total, we have equipped 40 passenger screening checkpoints in both terminals with the new technology.”
Reduced wait times
Some 35,000 passengers on 200 flights depart every day from Concourse B of Terminal 1. The new checkpoints in B-West are equipped with CT scanners from Leidos, which ensure faster and more convenient checks.
Passengers may keep their electronic devices and liquids in their hand luggage without having to present them separately.
The security lanes from Italian manufacturer Gilardoni stand out with their modular design: individual components can be easily replaced or adapted, as required. Several passengers can place their carry-on luggage on the belt at the same time, which speeds up the overall process.
The lanes also feature a fully automated tray return. As a result, says Fraport, throughput is around 30% higher than at the older checkpoints without CT technology.
In the long-term, Fraport aims to install the new security checkpoints across all terminals at Frankfurt Airport, including in the future Terminal 3. The new technology has already been integrated into the design plans for T3.