The upgraded Terminal 1 at IGI Airport is set to introduce 3D computed tomography X-ray (CTX) machines for cabin bag checks, making it the first terminal in India to do so. These CTX scanners eliminate the need for passengers to remove electronic devices such as laptops, chargers, and liquids from their bags during the security screening process.
Trial runs for the CTX machines will commence in two weeks at the newly constructed T2 terminal at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, as confirmed by a spokesperson from Bengaluru International Airport (BIAL). Both airports are conducting a ‘proof of concept’ to assess logistical aspects such as space, capacity, and integration with the existing automated tray retrieval system (ATRS) at the security checkpoints.
