Passenger Terminal Today
Kylie Bielby
30 May 2024

As part of a £20m (US$25m) investment in the customer experience, Newcastle Airport has implemented next-generation security technology in its search area ahead of the UK government’s June 1 deadline.

The new technology allows passengers to leave all electronics and liquids in their hand luggage, with 98% of passengers processed through security in 10 minutes or less, the airport reports.

Jones said the airport worked extremely closely with its suppliers to ensure that the deadline was met, and it has also recruited and trained an additional 100 security staff members to help deliver this target.

[Read more: Newcastle Airport implements next-generation security technology - Passenger Terminal Today]

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