The transformation of Brisbane Airport’s Domestic Terminal hits overdrive in October, with new temporary security screening points, check-in and bag-drop locations
These changes are to make way for new self-check-in, automated bag drop and next-generation passenger and baggage screening equipment upgrades. Passengers will experience the “upgrade before the upgrade” as new improved temporary facilities open in stages.
The temporary facilities will enable construction of a mezzanine level in the centre of the terminal to house new next-generation computed tomography (CT) security screening equipment that will allow passengers to keep electronics in their bags and improve the accuracy of screening.
“With the central entrance to the terminal closing, it will be important for passengers to know which end of the terminal they’re heading to, and that will depend on which airline they’re travelling with. At every step of the way, clear signage and helpful volunteers will guide them,” said Brisbane Airport head of terminal operations Stacey Pollard. Changes will continue across October.
“The changes are being carefully managed with overlapping capacity to ensure there is a smooth transition. Passengers have no reason to be concerned and are advised to arrive the normal 90 minutes before a domestic departure.
“In fact the new temporary facilities are a step-up from what is currently in use and the temporary spaces are larger. These are the upgrades before the upgrades.”
Benefits to passengers
Benefits of the new technology include passengers being able to leave items like laptops in their bag and to have other loose items screened with their cabin bag through the introduction of larger, deeper screening trays. CT screening equipment and the 3D images of bags will deliver higher levels of accuracy and reduce the need to rescreen bags. The same technology is being installed in the International Terminal and is part of the single largest airport deployment of Rapiscan Systems in South-East Asia and among one of the largest globally. Construction is also underway adjacent to the Domestic Terminal on a new multi-storey car park to provide 1,700 additional spaces. Retail upgrades across the terminal have also been completed.
