100ml liquid restriction ‘no longer applies’ as Ireland West Airport unveils new screening system
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The system, now fully operational, includes two security scanners by Rhode and Schwarz, alongside EDS (Explosive Detection Systems) for Cabin Baggage C3 X-Ray technology by Smiths Detection.
Similar technologies are already in place at Shannon Airport, and are gradually being rolled out in Dublin Airport.
“It eases a passenger pain point,” a spokesperson for Ireland West said.
The new machines will “further speed up queue times”, which already average as low as two to eight minutes.
“With the new system, all liquids, gels, aerosols, creams, pastes, baby food, medicines and special dietary products that would previously have to be put into clear, sealed plastic bags and presented separately to hand luggage, can now remain packed in your hand luggage.”
In addition, electrical items such as laptops and tablets can remain in cabin bags, and an automated tray return system reduces the physical work for staff.
New airport passenger security screening system at Ireland West Airport to transform the passenger experience.
“Don’t forget that for the last 38 years, we’ve been carrying trays back and forth,” said Pearse Concannon, Chief Fire and Security Officer, in a video posted by the airport.
The tray return system “is huge for the staff”, who can focus on monitoring and operating the X-Ray systems, he added.
“You can turn up now at the airport, and leave everything in your suitcase.”
While similar technologies are being rolled out at airports around the world, most still use traditional scanners.
This means passengers should not assume that they can travel with liquids of larger than 100ml in their hand luggage on return journeys into Ireland West.
It comes as the Knock airport is running its largest ever winter schedule, with 86 weekly flights to 11 destinations including weekly Ryanair services to Lanzarote and Tenerife.
It expects to welcome over 800,000 passengers this year.
“This project forms part of an overall €6m investment in projects at the airport this year to comply with International safety and security regulations and also to future-proof the airport,” said the airport’s managing director, Joe Gilmore.
Other works include improvements to airport car parks, the opening of a new Sláinte Barista Café, and the purchase of a new fire tender vehicle.
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