Bangalore airport begins trials for e-Gate system

The system allows for seamless passenger screening to move towards security-hold area

Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), operator of Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB), has introduced automated e-Gates that has been implemented on a trial basis at the domestic pre-embarkation security check areas of KIAB.

According to a statement from BIAL, passengers have to flash their 2D barcoded paper or mobile boarding pass at the e-Gate, which opens automatically upon verifying the validity. The relevant details are also displayed on the associated screen inbuilt into the e-Gate. Passengers then proceed for the mandatory security check and enter the Security Hold Area (SHA).

The e-Gate effectively eliminates the need for a manual security stamp on the boarding pass and CCTV cameras have been deployed for additional security measure. Once passengers cross the e-Gate, they do not produce their boarding pass again until boarding begins. the statement added.

This is being deployed on select flights only for one lane and will progressively expand in scope subject to mandatory government clearances. The e-Gate unit has been provided by KABA, Germany, a provider of access solutions for the air transport industry.

The airport had recently implemented the mobile boarding pass trial for travelers that facilitates them to  enter the airport, clear security and proceed to board their flights, by displaying their mobile boarding pass on their smartphone devices.