Edinburgh Airport completes installation of state-of-the-art security scanners for enhanced CX

The following article was published by Future Travel Experience Edinburgh Airport has completed the installation of cutting-edge new security scanners that allow travellers to keep liquids and large electrical items in their hand baggage, significantly enhancing CX. Edinburgh Airport – part of the network of VINCI Airports (a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub) – has completed the installation of […] Article originally published here: Edinburgh Airport completes installation of state-of-the-art security scanners for enhanced CX

May 4, 2025 - 14:11

Edinburgh Airport completes installation of state-of-the-art security scanners for enhanced CX

The following article was published by Future Travel Experience

Edinburgh Airport has completed the installation of cutting-edge new security scanners that allow travellers to keep liquids and large electrical items in their hand baggage, significantly enhancing CX.

Edinburgh Airport – part of the network of VINCI Airports (a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub) – has completed the installation of new security scanners that allow travellers to keep liquids and large electrical items in their hand baggage. Eight new scanners have been installed, transforming the security hall with an additional two lanes. This completely modernises the process thanks to the new technology, which is also in place at other VINCI airports as part of their approach to innovation.

The £24 million investment allows passengers to move through security even quicker than they currently do, while also elevating the level of passenger and staff safety due to the use of 3D functionality.

Liquids still need to be 100ml or under but can remain in bags. This means the airport will no longer issue single-use plastic bags, delivering a sustainability benefit through the project.

“This will be welcome news for the millions of passengers who travel through Edinburgh Airport every year, and we’re glad to be able to complete this project and speed up the process,” said Michael Hering, Head of Security, Edinburgh Airport. “We’ve invested almost £24 million to install this cutting-edge technology to improve the overall experience for passengers, and 97% of passengers are already passing through in under 10 minutes. It’s also important to note that our high safety levels have been maintained and improved on due to the 3D technology, meaning it is a faster, more secure process in time for peak summer.”