Photo: Fraport Frankfurt Airport, one of the busiest in Europe, is implementing innovative scanners based on millimeter wave technology, allowing for quick and contactless detection of metal and non-metal objects.
Unlike previous scanning systems, the Rohde & Schwarz system does not require passengers to stop, raise their arms, or remove outer garments, significantly reducing wait times and improving traffic flow at security checkpoints.
According to the airport's announcement, the new scanners installed in the airport's new security checkpoint lane are part of efforts to streamline processes and reduce waiting times. "The innovation not only improves the passenger experience but also enhances the efficiency of security teams, allowing them to focus on potential threats without disrupting passenger movement," say officials at Frankfurt Airport.
Photo: FraportThe advanced "R&S QPS Walk2000" technology enables scans while on the move, using advanced sensors that create a 3D image of the passenger and analyze it in real time.
The system quickly identifies unusual objects and allows for immediate response if necessary, while maintaining passenger privacy and without the use of ionizing radiation.
As a reminder, Lufthansa Group, which recently resumed its Saturday flights from various European destinations to Ben Gurion Airport, operates a daily flight between Frankfurt and Tel Aviv, alongside EL-AL flights to the destination.
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