Scanners to cut queues at airport
Glasgow leads way with new security system
QUEUE-BUSTING boarding pass scanners have started operating at Glasgow Airport.
The airport is the first in Scotland to bring in the automated scanners which, bosses claim, will speed up the time it takes passengers to pass through security.
As reported in the Evening Times last week, six self-service scanners are now in the main security hall.
The t e c h n o l o g y, which is also in use at London City and Gatwick airports, lets passengers scan their boarding passes before going to the security screening area. They were installed as part of a £21million investment programme.
Airport managing director Amanda McMillan said: “Our focus in recent years has been on improving our customers’ journey through the terminal building and not only will this technology further enhance our compliance with strict industry security regulations, it will significantly reduce the amount of time passengers spend in the security hall, particularly during peak times.
“In terms of queue times, we are one of the best performing airports in the UK but that hasn’t prevented us from wanting to make further improvements.
“The introduction of the new scanners is just one of a number of measures we have recently implemented.”
Fergus Ewing, Minister for Energ y, Enterprise and Tourism, said Glasgow is one of Scotland’s busiest airports, handling approximately seven million passengers flying to 90 destinations each year.
He said: “The airport makes a substantial contribution to Scotland’s economy. This substantial investment is testament to the airport’s ambitious plans for growth and the installation of these new scanners will help provide a swifter service for those travelling to and from one of Scotland’s best known cities.”