In light of the prevailing peaceful environment in the country, authorities have undertaken measures to remove the scanning machines from the entrance of the Departure Terminal at Katunayake’s Bandaranaike International Airport.
These scanning machines had been installed at the airport during a period of past terrorist threats.
As a result, significant congestion and traffic had been observed in the departure terminal until recently. This was due to passengers being subjected to scanner checks at three different points within the terminal, leading to considerable inconvenience for those travelling abroad.
Consequently, on 8 August, the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd. removed these scanners from their previous locations. This action will not compromise airport security or passenger safety. Instead, passengers will now undergo checks using specialized scanning machines at two specific points before boarding their aircrafts, the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd., state.
To ensure comprehensive security oversight, a 24-hour monitoring system has been implemented at the airport. This system incorporates a panel equipped with advanced technology security CCTV cameras, totalling 446 in number, positioned throughout the airport. Additionally, the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd. underscores the presence of a discreet airport security team comprised of personnel from the armed forces, dressed in civilian attire. This team is actively engaged in surveillance operations within all terminals.
The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd., has introduced these measures also in line with the Civil Aviation Authority and International Civil Aviation Regulations, to eliminate inconvenience to passengers and with an aim to offer efficient and enhanced services to passengers transiting through the terminals. Currently, the number of passengers utilizing the terminal for overseas travel surpasses 15,000, as emphasized by the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd.
H. S. Hettiarachi, the Chief Manager of the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd., says that the primary objective of these recent measures is to ensure utmost security and to take every possible action in facilitating optimal conveniences for passengers departing and arriving at the airport.
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