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🚨 EU Regulation Impacts Airport Security Scanners 🚨 Starting 1 September 2024, new EU regulations will limit the use of C3 scanners across the EU & EEA. These scanners—designed to ease security by allowing liquids and electronics to remain in cabin bags—now face a setback with the reintroduction of the 100ml liquid limit. Airports have invested heavily in C3 scanners, which are 8 times more expensive than traditional machines. This shift is a blow to airport investment and a setback to the passenger experience. Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/sIfks At World Aviation Festival, we’ll be diving into this topic during our baggage and security sessions. It’ll be interesting to hear the discussions around these new regulations.

No matter which way you look at this, it is a bad situation for passengers as we head towards the busiest travel period of the year. There was already enough confusion caused by the mixed roll out of the latest CT scanners, meaning different rules applied based on which airport you flew from. Flying from London City Airport you could leave up to a 2L bottle in your bag. Leaving from Heathrow you followed the old rules. A major headache for passengers. I am sure the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom have good reasons for this latest change but the timing couldn't be worse for airports and more importantly for long suffering passengers. #aviation #airlines #security #airports https://lnkd.in/e9C-wXxG

Could airport security soon be less of a hassle? The TSA is piloting new self-service screening technology aimed at making your airport experience smoother and faster. Discover how this innovation could change the way we travel. What changes would you most like to see in airport security? #AirportTechnology #TechInnovation #ExpertlyManagedIT #ITSupport https://lnkd.in/eE8BVtYk

**European airports re-introduce strict cabin bag regulation** European airports have re-introduced strict cabin bag rules, meaning the blanket 100ml limit for liquids being carried in hand luggage has come into force again. Some EU airports had scrapped the 100ml limit for liquids in cabin bags following the introduction of new security scanners. But from Sunday (September 1), the rule has been reinstated because of a “temporary technical issue” with the new scanners, said reports. It follows a similar move by the UK earlier this summer. 😣 The 100ml restrictions had been relaxed at a minority of airports which have installed C3 scanners, which use computer tomography (CT) technology to detect dangerous substances. Where these are deployed, passengers have been allowed to carry liquids through security without a restriction and to keep liquids and large electronic devices in their cabin bags. The UK government had sought to compel larger airports to install the CT scanners, setting a deadline of June 1 this year for them to do so, although it subsequently allowed a delay. European airports association ACI Europe had denounced the new restrictions on the scanners’ use as “a blow to major investments by airports” and “a setback” to passengers. There is no indication of how long the restrictions will remain in force, with ACI Europe noting there is “no timeline and no process in place to lift it”. The EU restrictions apply throughout the 27 EU member states as well as in Iceland, Switzerland, and Norway, and they already apply in the UK. C3 scanners have been deployed at six smaller airports in the UK and at Luton. In the EU, the scanners have been deployed by some airports in Germany, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Sweden and Malta. #BBTM #Travelnewsupdates #Airlinenews #

Airport security: Liquids and gels: Schiphol, Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Eindhoven Airport go back to international standard for liquids in hand baggage As of 1 September 2024, it is no longer allowed to take liquids in packaging larger than 100 ml in hand baggage. Despite previously relaxing the rules after the introduction of CT scanners, Schiphol, Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Eindhoven Airport are going back to the international standard of a maximum of 100 ml per package. This change is not related to any revision in threat levels. In taking this measure, the airports are following new guidelines from the European Commission. https://lnkd.in/eghF-KGs

New Orleans Airport is introducing new technology and security measures aimed at reducing wait times and enhancing passenger experience. These updates include streamlined check-ins and upgraded security protocols, designed to improve efficiency while maintaining safety. The changes reflect the growing trend of airports investing in tech to meet rising passenger expectations. With these improvements, travelers can expect a smoother airport journey in the near future. https://lnkd.in/gGbFPTqD #AirportSecurity #TechInnovation #TravelExperience #Efficiency #PassengerSafety #NewOrleans #SmartTravel #SecurityUpgrades #TechTrends #TravelNews #UnderstandingEnterpriseTech #EnterpriseTechnologyNow #EnterpriseTechnologyToday

Passengers tend to think of airport security as TSA checkpoints and police K9s, but much more goes into keeping the public and airport personnel safe. From increasingly sophisticated terminal cameras and access control technology to employee credentialing and thermal imaging, airport security systems leverage advanced technologies; and even the most innovative and cutting-edge systems eventually wear out or require major upgrades. That’s exactly where Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) found itself a short time ago. Its existing security system hardware and software were nearing obsolescence with respect to software compatibility and upgradability, and several existing platforms and integrations were subject to instability within the next few years. But the Florida airport was not caught flat-footed. Recognizing the system’s natural lifespan, it had conducted a comprehensive evaluation and study three years ago. This research yielded a suite of recommended solutions for a new security and access control system. Click to read about the multi-phase strategy used to upgrade their security system: https://buff.ly/4eIxvlc

**European airports re-introduce strict cabin bag regulation** European airports have re-introduced strict cabin bag rules, meaning the blanket 100ml limit for liquids being carried in hand luggage has come into force again. Some EU airports had scrapped the 100ml limit for liquids in cabin bags following the introduction of new security scanners. But from Sunday (September 1), the rule has been reinstated because of a “temporary technical issue” with the new scanners, said reports. It follows a similar move by the UK earlier this summer. The European Commission had announced on July 29 that the maximum size allowed for individual liquid containers would revert back to 100ml from the start of September. The 100ml restrictions had been relaxed at a minority of airports which have installed C3 scanners, which use computer tomography (CT) technology to detect dangerous substances. Where these are deployed, passengers have been allowed to carry liquids through security without a restriction and to keep liquids and large electronic devices in their cabin bags. The UK government had sought to compel larger airports to install the CT scanners, setting a deadline of June 1 this year for them to do so, although it subsequently allowed a delay. However, the government abruptly imposed restrictions on their use from June 9. There is no indication of how long the restrictions will remain in force, with ACI Europe noting there is “no timeline and no process in place to lift it”. The EU restrictions apply throughout the 27 EU member states as well as in Iceland, Switzerland, and Norway, and they already apply in the UK. C3 scanners have been deployed at six smaller airports in the UK and at Luton. In the EU, the scanners have been deployed by some airports in Germany, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Sweden and Malta. BBTM #Travelnewsupdates #

LPR is transforming the way airports manage their parking operations. By capturing and digitizing license plates in real time, license plate recognition provides unparalleled visibility and control over vehicle movements! Key benefits include: ✈️ Enhanced security: Prevent unauthorized access and identify vehicles of interest. ✈️ Improved efficiency: Streamline parking operations, reduce traffic congestion, and optimize resource allocation. ✈️ Enhanced customer experience: Offer faster entry and exit, convenient features like "find my car," and accurate travel time information. ✈️ Increased revenue: Reduce revenue loss from lost or fraudulent tickets, and optimize parking space utilization. Read the details in our Blog! https://lnkd.in/e4YDdXbd #airportparking #LPR #technology #innovation #airports #travel #transportation #security #efficiency

UK and EU airports are sticking with 100ml liquid rule! European airports have re-introduce strict cabin bag rules. It was hoped that new scanning machines which use CT X-ray technology should in theory enable larger volumes of liquids to go through, and laptops to stay in bags. Reports have suggested that some scanners were not accurate for some liquid containers being carried in bags. Predictions that all the UK’s airports would scrap their hand luggage liquid limits this year did not come to pass. There is no date for when the rules will be relaxed again. https://lnkd.in/eBTVxMBq