Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) has recently announced an upgrade to the security screening process that will improve the efficiency of security checks. The changes to the security check process are due to recent improvements in the scanning technology. No date has been finalized for this process change, but a spokesperson for the airport said that the changes could come as soon as next year.
Terminal 2 screening upgrades
The new scanning technology will allow travelers to keep their electronics in their bags during screening. The scanning technology will also no longer require a 100-milliliter cap on liquids. A spokesperson for the Václav Havel Airport, Klára Divíšková, spoke about the upgrades, saying,
“The plan is to obtain X-rays with computed tomography [CT scanning technology], which allow liquids and all electronic devices to be kept inside the luggage. Thanks to this technology, it will also be possible to relax the rule on the declaration and transport of liquids with a volume limitation of up to 100 milliliters.”
This new technology will be implemented in Prague Airport’s Terminal 2. Terminal 2 is the terminal that serves flights within the European Union. Terminal 1, which serves intercontinental flights, will need to be upgraded and undergo reconstruction to implement the new scanning technology.
The new scanning technology, which is known as CT scanning, is used throughout the medical industry. It allows for items to remain in bags and no longer limits liquids. This technology is beginning to be utilized in airport security throughout the world.
The technology was originally trialed at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, and Schiphol Airport (AMS) in Amsterdam in 2018. Beginning in 2020, Schiphol Airport fully integrated this new technology. Since the integration of the improved scanning technology, Schiphol Airport has not required passengers to unpack their bags or dispose of liquids.
Prague Airport looks ahead to the busy summer
Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), which is the country’s busiest airport, is looking to improve security processes in the future. However, these upgrades will not be ready for this upcoming summer season, which is looking to be one of the busiest travel seasons the airport has ever experienced.
The airport is looking to expand both its domestic and international destinations. Croatia Airlines recently announced flights from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) in Croatia. The new route will be implemented ahead of the busy summer season on May 18th and will run through October 12th. The weekly flight will be operated by an Airbus A319.
Additionally, Korean Air began a new direct flight to Prague from Seoul-Incheon International Airport (ICN) this past March. This flight will operate three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Eurowings recently announced it will be expanding its route collection from Prague Airport as well. The German low-cost carrier announced new flights to Geneva Airport (GVA), Rhodes International Airport (RHO), and Corfu International Airport (CFU). Along with new routes, the airline will also be increasing the frequency of some of its most popular routes, including Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Athens, among others.