New X-ray machines have been introduced for hand luggage control for passengers departing from Catania’s Comiso airport.
“More accurate detection of dangerous substances”
In the next few days passengers will be allowed to carry containers of liquids larger than 100 ml in their hand luggage, thanks to the new double-view X-ray machines for security checks - model Fep Me 640 Amx. This was announced in a note by SAC, the Catania and Comiso airports' management company, which also specifies how these machines are “designed to improve the effectiveness of controls on hand luggage, liquids and electronic devices, ensuring more accurate detection of dangerous substances.”
Liquids, PCs and tablet out of the luggage
The machines can analyze several containers at the same time, for a total volume of up to two litres per passenger. It will still be necessary to remove the liquids from the hand luggage, along with PCs and tablets, and place them in a special tray for the scanner.
Passengers should arrive early at the airport
The Pio La Torre Airport in Comiso is among the first small Italian airports to introduce these new control systems, an important step towards an airport that is increasingly safe, efficient and in line with international standards. The company recommends that departing passengers “arrive early at the airport, so as to facilitate control operations and ensure the smooth flow of security procedures.”
