The work is part of a significant upgrade of Adelaide Airport’s central security screening point. Once complete, customers will no longer need to remove laptops, tablets or aerosols from their carry-on luggage when passing through the security checkpoint. Currently the airport has a mix of screening equipment, which has caused confusion for some customers uncertain about what they need to do before being screened, the operator said.
Works are expected to be completed by late 2025.
According to executive general manager people, culture and customer Dermot O’Neill, the equipment upgrade will provide a simpler security experience for customers.
“The installation of new body and baggage screening technology will create a more seamless process for our customers, enhance safety and provide a connected experience through uniform screening procedures across major Australian airports,” O’Neill said.
“We’ve been very conscious that using different screening equipment hasn’t been ideal for customers, and this in turn has made for an inefficient process.
The airport will reduce the number of security lanes from seven to six as it anticipates quicker screening times for each customer, but it will also build in capacity to add back in a seventh lane if and when needed.
Adelaide Airport is also improving its security screening technology for checked-in baggage within the terminal’s main baggage handling system.
