It’s been a year since London City Airport completed its CT Security Scanner rollout – with them reporting that queuing times have dropped by 50% on average since they were introduced one year ago.
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In April 2023, London City Airport became the first major airport in the UK to fully deploy the next-generation CT security scanners for its passengers, enabling travellers to pass through security without removing laptops and liquids from their hand luggage.
Passengers flying from London City Airport can now also take up to 2 litres bottles and are no longer restricted by 100ml liquid bottles, and can also leave large electronic items, like laptops, in their bag as they pass through security screening.
This comes as London City Airport completes a major investment programme to modernise the airport’s departure lounge, which includes more seating, two new stylish dining experiences, duty-free expansion, new retail space, more washrooms and a brand-new look and feel throughout.
In Quotes
Alison FitzGerald, interim co-CEO and Chief Operating Officer at London City Airport, said:
“We are committed to delivering the quickest, easiest and most efficient airport experience in the UK, so we’re delighted with the results of our CT scanners rollout.
“As we approach the busy summer holiday season, we’re proud to offer our passengers speedy connections from the heart of London to a range of exciting holiday destinations.”
Location matters, as does speed.
London City Airport is a big option for passengers – both business and leisure, with it being the closest airport for over half of all Londoners. Passengers can access London City Airport on the DLR service in 27 minutes from Bank; 17 minutes from Stratford; 15 minutes from Canary Wharf; and 40 minutes from Covent Garden, and get from the entrance to the gate in less than 10 minutes.
But for most of its passengers, one thing will matter the most at this airport – speed.
With quicker security mattering at peak times (whilst being niceity at off-peak points) and the airport appealing to both business and leisure traffic (where business traffic might have been a primary focus in the past), people don’t have spend as much time as they would do at other London-area airports.
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