Sydney T1 to get new security scanners

[markis10]

About time:

Faster security screening at International
We’re modernising the departure experience at T1 International by bringing in new

security screening technology and automated bag processing to help passengers move through faster and more easily. This means security wait times, which you can now view on our website, will be faster.

The introduction of 15 new CT scanners will expedite passenger flow each day without the need to remove laptops or tablets from carry-on bags.

Once complete, passengers departing International will pass through airport security prior to passport control with improvements to the T1 security hall targeted for completion in Q4 2025.

Faster security screening at International

We’re modernising the departure experience at T1 International by bringing in new security screening technology and automated bag processing to help passengers move through faster and more easily. This means security wait times, which you can now vie

www.sydneyairport.com.au

 

[Lynda2475]

Once complete, passengers departing International will pass through airport security prior to passport control with improvements to the T1 security hall targeted for completion in Q4 2025.

This makes so much more sense, as if the person has something they cant carry-on they can easily walk back to check-in counter/bag drop and check the item in (or call friend/family member to come and get it), rather than having it confiscated.

 

[AIRwin]

Update this week:

Sydney Airport prepares for festive rush of international travellers

### Tuesday 9 December 2025 - Sydney Airport is forecasting 5.84 million passengers during the Christmas and New Year period - Busiest Christmas season for international travel ever with 2.7 million international passengers and 3.14 million domestic

www.sydneyairport.com

At T1 International, all 15 new security screening lanes are now complete, delivering a faster and more consistent screening experience. The upgraded lanes use the latest security technology and are designed to enhance safety and keep passengers moving, with an aim to get most travellers through screening in under 10 minutes.

 

[SYD]

Update this week:

Sydney Airport prepares for festive rush of international travellers

### Tuesday 9 December 2025 - Sydney Airport is forecasting 5.84 million passengers during the Christmas and New Year period - Busiest Christmas season for international travel ever with 2.7 million international passengers and 3.14 million domestic

www.sydneyairport.com

At T1 International, all 15 new security screening lanes are now complete, delivering a faster and more consistent screening experience. The upgraded lanes use the latest security technology and are designed to enhance safety and keep passengers moving, with an aim to get most travellers through screening in under 10 minutes.

They were all pretty much running a few weeks ago (maybe one or two to go). It’s strangely more efficient having security before the eGates - more than just the better machines.

Putting aside the better screening tech, I actually dislike the newer machines where multiple people can approach at once. If you’re at the end, you can still end up waiting for non match fit PAX fart cough arounds getting their sh$t together.

Pounce on spot 1 if free!