Thursday, June 27, 2024
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Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) is gearing up to revolutionize security screening at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) with a cutting-edge smart system set to debut in July 2024. This initiative will establish HKIA as a global leader in smart security screening implementation.
The innovative system allows passengers to keep electronic devices like laptops and mobile phones, as well as liquids, aerosols, and gels in their carry-on bags during screening. This eliminates the current requirement for removal, streamlining the process with advanced 3D and 360-degree CT-based X-ray scanning technology, a significant upgrade from the current 2D capabilities. Enhancing convenience further, features such as automatic tray recirculation, built-in tray sterilization, and automated alerts for uncollected items will be integrated.
For passengers triggering the archway metal detector, a new full-body scanner will conduct secondary screening using advanced imaging technology, minimizing physical contact while ensuring accurate detection of concealed items. To uphold privacy, only a basic body outline will appear on the scanner screen.
The smart security screening system will initially roll out with 50 channels and 32 full-body scanners at Terminal 1, starting at the South and North Departures Immigration Halls on 2 July 2024. Besides significantly boosting passenger satisfaction, this upgrade is projected to enhance operational efficiency by approximately 20%, facilitating smoother throughput.
Steven Yiu, Executive Director, Airport Operations of AAHK, said, “At HKIA, we attach great importance to aviation safety as well as passenger experience. We will adopt the new smart security screening channel in the entire airport. The upgrades of the security screening system at HKIA not only further enhance the overall screening performance, but also make mandatory airport procedures more pleasant to passengers, with the existing aviation security standards and requirements remaining intact.”