Work has begun on a new security system at Ireland West Airport in Knock.
It’s part of their ongoing Airport Transformation programme.
Work has commenced on the installation of a new high-tech security screening system which, when completed, will remove the need for passengers to remove laptops and liquids from cabin bags and, in turn, further speed up queue times.
With this new system, all liquids that would previously have had to be put into clear sealed plastic bags and presented separately to hand luggage can now remain packed in cabin bags.
The new machines are expected to be fully operational by the end of November in time for the busy Christmas period.
Whilst the works are ongoing management at the airport has apologised to customers for any inconvenience caused and has advised passengers travelling out of the airport to allow for extra time traveling through the airport in the next few weeks.
