The days of handling your liquids, gels and laptops at the airport could be numbered

Good news if you are a passenger who is still struggling to prepare liquids and gels for separate control at the airport – we may not have to worry about it in the future .

New security technology tested at the Melbourne airport is modernizing the existing method of scanning passenger luggage, which means that liquids and gels, as well as laptops and other large electronic objects, need not be controlled separately.

The intelligent corridors developed by Smiths Detection, a security screening company, perform a passenger cabin baggage scanner to produce a three-dimensional image of what it contains. Currently, security screening at airports uses 2D imaging.

The upgraded technology should also allow secure queues to move much faster.

The pilot program has been running since October at the T4 National Terminal at Melbourne Airport, which handles flights from Tigerair, Jetstar and REX.

"Through the pilot program, we can better understand how, in the future, passengers can pass security checks without having to give up their effects, which simplifies the start of the journey," said Simon Gandy, director of Aviation at Melbourne Airport. I said.

"As the busiest 24-hour airport in Australia, we will continue to find ways to implement new technologies and upgrades that will enhance the traveler's experience, experience and experience." the road to the track. "

A spokeswoman for Smiths Detection told news.com.au that the trial in Melbourne would continue for as long as necessary.

And it should be rolled out at Australia's other major airports and regional terminals in a few years.

"We expect widespread adoption in national and international terminals from here to two years," the spokeswoman said.

Smart corridors should be up to 50% more efficient than traditional corridors.

The scanning technology uses "the latest CT technology and provides the highest level of security while improving passenger throughput and reducing overall airport costs," Smiths Detection said.

According to a recent survey by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), airport security and the boarding process are the two biggest frustrations of travelers.

The survey found that 57% of passengers thought it was intrusive to remove personal items from their luggage and 48% were disgusted with having to remove their laptops and large electronics for separate control purposes .