Super scanners cut queues at BAA airports
10.07.08
High tech 'super' security scanners that can slash queues are now in place at BAA's seven UK airports. Explosives, guns, liquids and knives are easier for security staff to spot using the 200 recently installed dual-imaging cabin luggage scanners. Hand luggage is scanned from four angles to produce detailed double X-ray images.
BAA has installed the advanced threat identification X-ray scanners at its seven airports, including Gatwick, Heathrow, and Stansted. The scanners, made by the Smiths Group, allow laptops to be carried in bags and cut queuing times for passengers, with travellers delayed for less than 5 minutes at Heathrow security in June in 95% of cases.
Security has been overhauled at BAA's airports since 2006, with metal archway detectors replaced, new liquid testing equipment introduced and 3000 extra security staff.
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