1. HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
What: No longer required to remove electronic devices and liquids from hand luggage.
Location: North and South departure halls in Terminal 1
Timeline: Smart security screening will be launched on Jul 2, 2024. Over the next two years, we can expect to see 50 new channels being rolled out in phases.
2. INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
What: Not required to remove electronic devices and liquids from hand luggage.
Location: Departures No 3 in Terminal 1
Timeline: Smart security screening was introduced in September 2022. By 2025, all departure and transfer areas are expected to be equipped with these channels.
3. JEJU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
What: Not required to remove electronic devices and liquids from hand luggage.
Location: Not specified
Timeline: Smart security screening was introduced in June 2019.
4. HAMAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (DOHA)
What: Not required to remove electronic devices and liquids from their luggage. It has also introduced a shoe scanner so passengers don’t have to remove their footwear.
Location: Transfers hall
Timeline: Smart security screening was introduced in June 2021.
5. MELBOURNE AIRPORT (TULLAMARINE AIRPORT)
What: Not required to remove electronic devices from hand luggage and put on the tray. Liquid, aerosol, and gel items, however, must be removed at Terminal 2 International.
Location: Terminals 1 to 4
Timeline: Smart security screening was introduced in October 2019, aligned with the government’s direction for all Australian airports to be equipped by the end of 2025.
6. PERTH AIRPORT
What: Not required to remove electronic devices and liquids from hand luggage.
Location: All terminals
Timeline: Smart security screening was introduced in September 2022.
7. CANBERRA AIRPORT
What: Not required to remove electronic devices and liquids from hand luggage. However, aerosol items (eg, hair sprays, deodorants, insect repellents) must be removed.
Location: All terminals
Timeline: Smart security screening was introduced in July 2020.
8. AUCKLAND AIRPORT
What: Not required to remove electronic devices and liquids from hand luggage.
Location: All international terminals
Timeline: Smart security screening was introduced in May 2024.
9. CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT
What: Not required to remove electronic devices and liquids from hand luggage.
Location: All international terminals
Timeline: Smart security screening was introduced in December 2023.
10. WELLINGTON AIRPORT
What: Not required to remove electronic devices and liquids from hand luggage.
Location: All international terminals
Timeline: Smart security screening was introduced in December 2023.
