Long queues await international travellers
CHENNAI, MARCH 19, 2019 00:00 IST
The upgradation of the inline scanners is part of the phase II expansion and modernisation project at Chennai Airport.
Standalone baggage scanners for check-in luggage to operate for next few months
For the next few months, passengers flying out of Chennai airport may have to endure long queues while getting their baggage scanned at the international terminal as only standalone baggage scanners will be available. The inline scanners at the terminal are being upgraded and hence standalone baggage scanners have been brough in as a temporary measure. This means passengers will also have to come in and report much earlier to the terminal.
At present, international passengers just drop off their check-in baggage at the inline scanner near the airline counters before getting their boarding card. For a few months, they will have to carry it, load it into the standalone baggage scanner and then take it off again. This will involve passengers having to lift heavy bags as many carry more than 15kg on international travel.
Officials of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) said the upgradation of the four inline scanners at the international terminal was part of the phase II expansion and modernisation project, estimated to cost Rs. 2,500 crore. “We cannot do without installing the new scanners, as they are built with the latest technology to offer. Passengers have to adjust only for a few months after which the new inline scanners will be installed,” an official said.
There will be five standalone baggage scanners for the next few months and AAI also plans to depute a few additional personnel to help passengers, especially senior citizens, he added.
CHENNAI, MARCH 19, 2019 00:00 IST
The upgradation of the inline scanners is part of the phase II expansion and modernisation project at Chennai Airport.
Standalone baggage scanners for check-in luggage to operate for next few months
For the next few months, passengers flying out of Chennai airport may have to endure long queues while getting their baggage scanned at the international terminal as only standalone baggage scanners will be available. The inline scanners at the terminal are being upgraded and hence standalone baggage scanners have been brough in as a temporary measure. This means passengers will also have to come in and report much earlier to the terminal.
At present, international passengers just drop off their check-in baggage at the inline scanner near the airline counters before getting their boarding card. For a few months, they will have to carry it, load it into the standalone baggage scanner and then take it off again. This will involve passengers having to lift heavy bags as many carry more than 15kg on international travel.
Officials of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) said the upgradation of the four inline scanners at the international terminal was part of the phase II expansion and modernisation project, estimated to cost Rs. 2,500 crore. “We cannot do without installing the new scanners, as they are built with the latest technology to offer. Passengers have to adjust only for a few months after which the new inline scanners will be installed,” an official said.
There will be five standalone baggage scanners for the next few months and AAI also plans to depute a few additional personnel to help passengers, especially senior citizens, he added.
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