£24 million Edinburgh Airport upgrade complete in boost to passengers
Eight new scanners have been installed to transform security at the airport and add two additional lanes.
There was a £24 million investment into the security hall, and it should help passengers get through quicker.
It also means the airport will no longer issue single-use plastic bags, delivering a sustainability benefit to the project.
There is no limit to the amount of liquids that can be taken through but they must be in bottles or containers up to 100ml, while large electrical items such as iPads, tablets and laptops can also stay in hand luggage.
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Michael Hering, Head of Security at Edinburgh Airport said: 'This will be welcome news for the millions of passengers who travel through Edinburgh Airport every year, and we're glad to be able to complete this project and speed up the process.
'We've invested almost £24 million to install this cutting-edge technology to improve the overall experience for passengers, and 97% of passengers are already passing through in under 10 minutes.
'It's also important to note that our high safety levels have been maintained and improved on due to the 3D technology, meaning it is a faster, more secure process in time for peak summer.'
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