Adelaide Airport security screening moves to ‘3D’ scanners
The security tech upgrade brings Adelaide into line with other Australian airports.
By Staff Writers, September 5 2024
Adelaide Airport is set to upgrade its central security screening point, introducing body scanners and 3D x-ray bag scanners across all lanes starting this weekend.
The rollout of the new screening technology at Adelaide Airport will eliminate the need for passengers to remove laptops, tablets, or aerosols from their carry-on luggage, addressing confusion caused by the current mix of screening equipment.
Once fully implemented, the upgrade is expected to simplify the security process, providing a more consistent experience for travelers.
This upgrade is part of a nationwide trend, as major airports across Australia are similarly investing in advanced security systems.
For instance, Sydney and Melbourne airports have already begun rolling out 3D x-ray scanners and automated tray return systems, aiming to reduce manual handling and increase the efficiency of the screening process.
Brisbane Airport has also implemented body scanners in an effort to enhance passenger safety and streamline security checkpoints.
The project, expected to be completed by late 2025, will temporarily reduce the number of security lanes from seven to six. However, provisions have been made to reintroduce a seventh lane to accommodate future passenger demand.
As construction begins, the right-hand security lane will be relocated to a temporary position near the Virgin Australia check-in area.
While the airport is working to minimize disruptions, passengers may experience occasional delays at the security checkpoint during the upgrade process. Adelaide Airport will provide advance notice of any expected impacts on screening times.
Also read: The massive change coming to security procedures at Sydney Airport
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
23 Sep 2015
Total posts 33
While I am sure the new equipment must enhance airport/airline security, for those of us who have experienced this equipment, many times, I am very much of the opinion that it is much slower that what it used to be. I recall a security officer at Sydney airport some time ago touting one of the benefits of the new equipment making the screening time faster, I am yet to experience that to be the case.
QantasFF
16 Nov 2012
Total posts 59
Annoying for me, as these scanners always claim to find metal on me, usually in a different place each time. I've previously been able to go through the old machines without trouble.
09 May 2020
Total posts 572
In old days, the pax passes through scanner and wait for their bags going through the X-ray scanner.
Now the bags screening is slightly faster, the body scanning is slower, so ow the bags waits to be picked up while their owners have fun with the body scanners.
It even picked up the empty strip of Panadol in my pocket, which I missed when I emptied my pocket, probably from the thin aluminium foil (which is surprising)
Net result is slower processing, with no proof that more terrorist attack are everted
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
09 Jun 2017
Total posts 77
On the international side out of Melbourne I find that the body scanners are reasonably quick but the luggage scanning side seems very much slower. Removal of pretty well anything that can be taken off the person (with the old system I could leave my belt and watch on and wallet in pocket) and cumbersome tub roundabout that gets very messy, illogically the best tub location is the furthest away from the scanner when it is busy, others having to wait for a gap to get their tub in the line.
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