Fraport has equipped nine additional security checkpoints at Frankfurt Airport with modern CT technology, as well as an innovative lane concept in Departures B-West of Terminal 1. It will enable passengers to reach their departure gate even faster and more conveniently in this high-traffic area.
“I am happy to announce that we now have additional state-of-the-art security checkpoints in operation for the summer season,” said Dr Pierre Dominique Prümm, Executive Director of Aviation and Infrastructure, Fraport AG. “My special thanks go to the project team, the suppliers from the industry and our partner, the Federal Police, for implementing this complex project in record time. The use of the new technology is proving effective. On the busy travel days during the recent Easter and Whitsun school vacations, there were no significant waiting times for passengers at the security checkpoints. For the upcoming summer peak season, we are now offering our guests a smoother and faster experience at these busy checkpoints while maintaining the high security standards. In total, we have equipped 40 passenger screening checkpoints in both terminals with the new technology.”
Some 35,000 passengers on 200 flights depart every day from Concourse B of Terminal 1. The new checkpoints in B-West are equipped with CT scanners from Leidos, which ensure faster and more convenient checks. Passengers may keep their electronic devices and liquids in their hand luggage without having to present them separately. The security lanes from Italian manufacturer Gilardoni stand out with their modular design: individual components can be easily replaced or adapted, as required. Several passengers can place their carry-on luggage on the belt at the same time, which speeds up the overall process. The lanes also feature a fully automated tray return. As a result, the throughput is around 30% higher than at the older checkpoints without CT technology.
In the long-term, Fraport aims to install the new security checkpoints across all terminals at Frankfurt Airport, including in the future Terminal 3. The new technology has already been integrated into the design plans for T3.
Hear more from Fraport at FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” – taking place in Los Angeles on 28-30 October 2024. Rolf Felkel, Senior Vice President Applications and Partner Management, Fraport, is participating in the FTE AI Symposium with a presentation titled ‘What exactly does the AI @ FRA programme look like and what business cases and learnings can be shared from the effort so far?’
