## BER Airport Completes CT Scanner Installation, Speeds Up Security Checks
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) has completed the installation of advanced CT scanners across all security lanes in Terminal 1, significantly reducing passenger wait times. The final four lanes in Control Area 1 of Terminal 1 became operational on August 27, 2025, ahead of the original autumn schedule, according to the airport. This follows the full implementation of CT scanners in Terminal 2, and the northern and southern pavilions of Terminal 1’s Control Areas 5 and 1 respectively.
The new scanners, supplied by Smiths Detection, eliminate the need for passengers to remove electronic devices and liquids from their carry-on luggage.
“I am very pleased that we were able to complete the entire renovation of the security lines in the northern area of Terminal 1 ahead of schedule,” stated Aletta von Massenbach, CEO of flughafen Berlin Brandenburg. “The past few weeks of the holidays have shown that the investment and effort involved in the renovation have been worthwhile. The vast majority of travelers were able to pass through security controls with waiting times of less than 10 minutes, and thus enjoy a stress-free start to their holidays. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my FBB colleagues and all involved partners for their commitment.”
Control Area 5 in the South Pavilion was updated in April 2024, while all eight lanes in Terminal 2 have been operational with the new technology since the beginning of 2024. Control area 1 in the North Pavilion began its phased rollout in May 2025, with the first four lanes opening at the start of the summer holidays. Approximately three-quarters of BER passengers are now benefiting from the faster security processing.
While the new CT scanners *are* technically capable of screening larger quantities of liquids, the airport currently advises passengers to continue adhering to existing liquid restrictions – containers no larger than 100ml, carried in a transparent, resealable bag with a maximum total volume of 1L – as some lanes are still awaiting a software update.
Standard X-ray machines remain in use at 18 security controls in the central area of Terminal 1. BER is also preparing for renovations to the main hall.
In related news, Malaysia Airlines has partnered with Amadeus to implement Amadeus Travel Ready, a system for digitalizing and verifying travel documents.
