Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) recently announced an upgrade to the security screening process that will improve the efficiency of security checks. Changes in the security screening process are due to new advances in scanning technology. No date has been set for this change in the process, but an airport spokesperson said the changes could come as soon as next year.
Terminal 2 screening upgrades
The new scanning technology will allow travelers to keep their electronics in their bags during screening. The scanning technology also no longer requires a 100-milliliter cap on liquids. A spokeswoman for Václav Havel Airport, Klára Divíšková, spoke about the upgrades, saying,
“The plan is to take X-rays with computed tomography [CT scanning technology], which allows liquids and all electronic devices to be placed inside the luggage. Thanks to this technology, it is also possible to relax the declaration rule and carry liquids with a volume limit of up to 100 milliliters.
This new technology will be implemented at Prague Airport’s Terminal 2. Terminal 2 is the terminal that serves flights within the European Union. Terminal 1, which serves intercontinental flights, will need to be upgraded and rebuilt to implement the new scanning technology.
The new scanning technology, known as CT scanning, is used throughout the medical industry. This allows items to stay in the bags and liquids are no longer limited. This technology is beginning to be used in airport security around the world.
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The technology was originally tested at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, and Schiphol Airport (AMS) in Amsterdam in 2018. Starting in 2020, Schiphol Airport will fully integrate this bag technology. Since the integration of improved scanning technology, Schiphol Airport does not require passengers to open their bags or dispose of liquids.
Prague Airport is looking ahead to a busy summer
Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), which is the busiest airport in the country, intends to improve security processes in the future. However, these improvements are not ready for this upcoming summer season, which looks set to be one of the busiest travel seasons the airport has experienced.
The airport is looking to expand to domestic and international destinations. Croatia Airlines recently announced flights from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) in Croatia. The new route will be implemented before the busy summer season on May 18 and will run until October 12. The weekly flight will be operated by an Airbus A319.
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In addition, Korean Air started a new direct flight to Prague from Seal-Incheon International Airport (ICN) this past March. This flight operates three times a week, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Eurowings recently announced that it will also expand its route collection from Prague Airport. The German low-cost carrier announced new flights to Geneva Airport (GVA), Rhodes International Airport (RHO), and Corfu International Airport (CFU). Along with the new routes, the airline will also increase the frequency of some of its most popular routes, including Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Athens, among others.