Are “Checkpoints Of The Future” Nearly Here?

London Heathrow

London Heathrow operates three-dimensional CT scanners for carry-on luggage.

Credit: Smiths Detection
Airport security in the post-9/11 world has been a major hassle point for airline passengers for 25 years. Security checkpoints have often been cited as the most unpleasant part of the air travel journey, marked by long lines, invasive searches, removing items from carry-on bags, taking off belts...
Aaron Karp

Aaron Karp is a Contributing Editor to the Aviation Week Network.

Victoria Moores

Victoria Moores joined Air Transport World as our London-based European Editor/Bureau Chief on 18 June 2012. Victoria has nearly 20 years’ aviation industry experience, spanning airline ground operations, analytical, journalism and communications roles.

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