Now, Say Goodbye To Tray-Based Security Checks At Bengaluru Airport Terminal 2

Passengers passing through Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) Terminal 2 (T2) are in for a smoother and innovative security experience soon. A new system utilising CTX machines is underway, changing the security process significantly. Gone will be the days of taking out personal electronic devices like phones, laptops, watches, and chargers from handbags during security checks before boarding.

This change, initially set for domestic gates, integrates CTX machines with the Automatic Tray Retrieval System (ATRS), allowing security personnel to scan and inspect all contents within bags without the need for separate trays. These machines provide versatile views of bag contents, minimizing re-checks and physical inspections.

This upgrade will enable passengers to keep electronic items and LAGs (liquids, aerosols, and gels) within their bags, streamlining the screening process, reducing processing time, expediting divesting procedures, minimizing contact points, and elevating hygiene standards. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has mandated the installation of 3D CTX machines at major airports handling 50 lakh passengers for cabin checks by the year's end.

Terminal 2, dubbed as a 'terminal in a garden,' was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November 2022. It commenced domestic operations on January 15, 2023, and international flight operations on September 12.

While Terminal 1 (T1) caters to domestic flights, Terminal 2 exclusively serves international carriers and hosts domestic flights for AirAsia, Air India, Star Air, and Vistara. The construction cost of Terminal 2's initial phase, estimated at Rs 13,000 crores, encompasses a built-up area of approximately 2.5 lakh square meters, with plans for an additional 4.41 lakh square meters in the second phase.