Airport security checks might eliminate need to take out electronics from bags; Here’s how
The scanners based on tomography technology are expected to reduce congestion at the airport by speeding up the process and improving security simultaneously, reports PTI.
Dec 22, 2022, 09:15 AM IST
BCAS permits Sikh aviation sector employees to carry kirpan within airport premises
“The exception stands for Sikh passengers only and, no stakeholder or its employees at the airport (including Sikh) and working in any terminal, domestic or international, shall be allowed to carry Kirpan in person,” read the BCAS statement.
Mar 14, 2022, 16:17 PM IST
Airport Authority of India yet to procure a single body scanner for its 100-plus airports
Aviation security regulator BCAS had in April 2019 directed 84 hypersensitive and sensitive airports across the country to install body scanners.
Jan 17, 2022, 12:02 PM IST
Air India receives hijack call, BCAS orders airlines and CISF to follow enhanced security measures
The Parliament passed Anti-Hijacking (Amendment) Bill in 2014 in order to lay down new protocol to deal with the hijacking of an aeroplane.
Feb 23, 2019, 16:45 PM IST
No need to stamp hand baggage at these 4 airports
In December 2016, CISF had stopped the mandatory practise of getting a security stamp on handbags in a pilot project with six airports.
Nov 11, 2017, 08:47 AM IST
Mobile Aadhar can now be used to enter airports
Passengers entering airport premises need to produce any one of the ten identity proofs listed by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) in its latest communication, which include passport, voter ID card, Aadhaar or m-Aadhaar, PAN card and driving licence.
Oct 28, 2017, 11:38 AM IST
Jet Airways warns action against employees if found 'misusing' passes
Jet Airways has warned its employees of disciplinary action if they "misuse" passes that allow them access to airports in a bid to curb instances of security breach.
Jun 12, 2017, 21:24 PM IST
Your flight boarding pass will not be torn anymore
Passengers' boarding passes will no more be required to be torn before boarding a flight, with aviation security watchdog BCAS scrapping the decades-old mandatory requirement for the airlines.
May 04, 2017, 20:43 PM IST
Your flight boarding pass will not be torn anymore
Passengers' boarding passes will no more be required to be torn before boarding a flight, with aviation security watchdog BCAS scrapping the decades-old mandatory requirement for the airlines.
May 04, 2017, 20:43 PM IST
Security beefed up at airports post Istanbul terror attack
Security at airports across the country has been beefed up in the wake of Istanbul terror attack, Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday.
Jul 20, 2016, 17:47 PM IST
