en.Wedoany.com Reported - Brussels Airport will launch a comprehensive upgrade of its security screening, introducing new technology that allows passengers to keep liquids and electronic devices in their carry-on luggage during the security check.
The project is part of the airport's terminal modernization strategy, with plans to gradually replace all security infrastructure in the departure area between 2028 and 2029. The upgrade includes installing body scanners for passenger screening and computed tomography (CT) equipment for carry-on baggage analysis. This technology generates high-precision 3D images, reducing the need to remove laptops, tablets, phones, and other electronic devices during inspection.
Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport, stated that this investment aims to enhance security and improve the passenger experience. He said: "The safety of our passengers and employees is always our top priority. With this new technology, we will not only continue to ensure security but also make the screening process faster and easier. The new scanners will also increase capacity, preparing us for any growth in passenger numbers in the coming years."
Currently, all passengers departing from the airport must pass through metal detectors and have their carry-on baggage inspected by X-ray equipment. Existing regulations require the removal of electronic devices and limit liquid transport to one liter per person, with no container exceeding 100 milliliters. With the new CT scanners, in accordance with applicable EU regulations, travelers can carry unlimited quantities of liquids, provided each container does not exceed two liters.
The implementation will be phased to ensure operational continuity. Initial testing of a body scanner will take place in June. Subsequently, the airport will advance technical planning and construct a temporary screening platform equipped with the new technology. This facility will be operational in 2028 and will gradually replace existing security equipment without impacting operational capacity. The plan is expected to equip all 19 security checkpoints in the departure area with the new system by summer 2029. After completing this phase, the airport will extend the modernization to the security screening area for transit passengers.
This initiative is part of the airport's Hub 3.0 program, which aims to expand operational capacity, optimize passenger flow, and strengthen its role as a European hub.
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