Heathrow and Glasgow airports have recently completed a trial which allowed passengers to go through security without removing their laptops from their bags. The aim was to save time and reduce queues at security by using highly sophisticated scanners that can see deep inside baggage. British Airways said that the trial had been well received by passengers but while the results of the trial are analysed, security must return back to normal and passengers will be asked to remove laptops from baggage on arrival at security. Speaking to The Times Online a spokesperson said: ‘Current EU laws requires that all laptops be removed from bags at airport screening points. For the past 18 months the UK has been – with - permission from the EU – carrying out a limited technology trial at two airports where laptops were permitted to remain in bags at screening points. The trial has now finished and the results will be evaluated. The UK was among the EU leaders to take the initiative to carry out these trials. We will continue to work with industry partners and the EU in order to evaluate any new technologies.’ It is without doubt that screening technology that allows passengers to keep their belongings in their bags would save time and ease stress for many travelers.
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