Pune Airport Enhances Efficiency: Luggage Screening Time Cut by 70% with New Systems
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To enhance efficiency at Pune International Airport (PIA), two inline baggage systems have been installed in the basement of the New Integrated Terminal Building (NITB) for quicker pre-embarkation security checks.
These advanced systems can process between 1,200 and 1,400 bags per hour, significantly improving the convenience for passengers during check-in and boarding, especially for luggage intended for aircraft cargo, according to airport officials. Airport Director Santosh Dhoke pointed out that the new technology has streamlined passenger movement before boarding. He explained that the previous manual screening process took around half an hour for registered luggage, whereas the new machines have reduced this time to about ten minutes, representing a reduction of approximately 70 percent and meeting the standards set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
He mentioned that major airports like Delhi and Mumbai have already phased out manual X-ray screening for registered baggage due to their fully equipped inline systems.
At PIA, there are two types of machines used for baggage screening:
one for checked baggage going to the cargo hold and another for carry-on bags. These systems function behind the scenes, away from the public’s sight. Additionally, the Pune airport is equipped with 10 baggage X-ray machines operated by CISF personnel at security checkpoints.
Dhoke pointed out that each of these machines can screen around 135 bags per hour, allowing the airport to manage approximately 1,350 bags per hour, which corresponds to about 1,350 passengers.
During peak times, the airport efficiently processes up to 1,200 passengers through its scanning systems, showcasing the improved operational efficiency brought about by these advanced technologies.
