Salt Lake International Airport is gearing up for busy holiday travel, anticipating screening more than 200,000 people during the holiday season, officials said Tuesday. In preparation, TSA is encouraging travelers to arrive early, review the list of prohibited items, and ensure they are familiar with the latest security procedures to help ease the screening process.
And there are some new enhancements, TSA officials said.
At press conference Tuesday at Salt Lake City International Airport, Lorie Dankers, TSA’s Pacific spokesperson, shared insights into how the agency is preparing for the upcoming Thanksgiving travel rush.
Airport unveils enhanced security technologies
TSA has installed three new body scanners at Salt Lake City International Airport, featuring an open design and flat panel where passengers are screened with their hands at their sides to test for potential security threats.
The new body scanners contain a dual-monitor screening process, where one monitor displays a standardized image of the passenger, highlighting areas where further checks might be needed, while the second monitor allows TSA officers to continue screening other travelers simultaneously.