Airport Security generally refers to the techniques and methods used in protecting airports and aircrafts from different types of crime related activities such as bomb attempts, hijacking etc. Airport security attempts prevent would be attackers from bringing weapons and bombs to the airport.
Travellers are monitored by metal detectors. Explosive detection machine used comprise of X-ray machines and Puffer machines. Explosive detection machines are also used for both checked baggage and carry on. Many new security measures have been implemented that travellers should be aware of before going to any airport. They are:
• Here airports demand that an individual needs to reach airport about two hours before your scheduled flight.
• First check point is to register your plane seat.
• At security check point you need to put your carry on bag on the scanner.
• Before going to the metal detector remove everything you are wearing.
• X-ray body imaging machines at airports called backscatter devices are being installed in up to 30 airports.
• Beverages purchased after cleaning security is allowed.
• Declare the items you are carrying at security check desk.
• Items that are regarded as weapons are banned.
• Random screening of employees, stronger air cargo security measures etc are the other enhanced security areas.
So, these are the essentials that travellers should know when they go the airport.