Security checks at Hong Kong International Airport have become much faster.
The South China Morning Post reported that Hong Kong International Airport initiated pilot operations of a new in-flight baggage inspection system, the CT X-ray Scanner, starting July 2.
The CT X-ray Scanner utilizes computer tomography (CT) technology like that found in hospitals to inspect passengers’ luggage accurately. Currently installed at four security checkpoints in Terminal 1, the airport plans to extend this technology to all security checkpoints over the next two years.
With the introduction of the CT X-ray scanner, which allows for more detailed inspections, passengers using Hong Kong International Airport will no longer need to remove electronic devices and liquids from their bags during immigration checks. Compared to the current system, the number of people accommodated per hour has increased from 240 to 360, allowing faster and more convenient security checks.
Steven Yiu Siu-chung, a Hong Kong International Airport representative, stated that the new CT X-ray scanner allows passengers to complete security checks in approximately 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
Hong Kong International Airport is one of the top hub airports in Asia and the fourth largest scale in the world. Earlier this year, the International Airport Association selected Hong Kong International Airport as the busiest airport in the world.
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