HOUSTON — Hobby Airport has added advanced technology that will create a faster and more streamlined passenger experience, according to Houston Airports.
The upgrade comes just in time for the record number of travelers at Hobby where 755,000 passengers are expected between Thursday, Dec. 19 and Monday, Jan. 6.
Eight state-of-the-art screening lanes mean passengers no longer have to remove laptops and liquids from carry-on bags.
The Computed Tomography (CT) Automated Screening Lanes offer high-definition, 3D rotatable imagery.
The technology reduces false alarms and improves the accuracy of assessments, Houston Airports says.
"This technology is a game changer," said Jason Smith, assistant federal security director for TSA at Hobby Airport. "From automated bins to advanced imaging, it’s all designed to make the screening process smoother, safer and more efficient for passengers."
The fully automated bin system seamlessly returns bins to the front of the line for the next passenger, which will also speed up the process.
"Our passengers have shared incredibly positive feedback about the new screening units, and it's easy to see why," Jim Szczesniak, director of aviation for Houston Airports, said. "This is the kind of innovation that defines our commitment to delivering a world-class travel experience."
Houston Airports plans to expand the use of similar technology to George Bush Intercontinental Airport with the opening of its new international terminal in 2025.
In 2018, Bush Airport became the first U.S. airport to implement CT-based screening with remote screening capabilities in Terminals C and D. The technology provided the operational efficiency needed for Houston Airports to close the Terminal E TSA Checkpoint for the construction of a new international terminal.
