Topic: airport security
Upgrades under way to reduce security queue congestion at airport
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA), is installing brand new security equipment at Owen Roberts International Airport to maintain safety standards while also reducing bottlenecks at the airport.
Cayman slated to pilot US airport security project
Canadian-based firm Sectus Technologies Inc. has been awarded a CI $2.640 million contract to supply new security baggage and x-ray scanners for the Owen Roberts International Airport ahead of the jurisdiction's participation in a new security pilot programme.
Body scanners installed at airport to combat smuggling
Government has spent a total of CI$264,826.80 on its contract for two new non-intrusive body scanners as part of security upgrades at the Owen Roberts and Charles Kirkconnell international airports.
Note to airport: Ice is not a liquid
While the new airport is a vast improvement and much needed to address the massive crowd at peak hours, it would be nice if...
‘Security incident’ causes passenger confusion at Owen Roberts
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) confirmed Thursday afternoon that it experienced a "security incident" at Owen Roberts International Airport which led to passengers from multiple flights undergoing additional screening.
Airport security
Today's editorial cartoon
EDITORIAL: Airport screening: It may be time to try ‘smarter’
In the early days of air travel, passengers would wear their finest clothes.
Today, just to clear airport security, they must practically undress.
We line up...
Flying off the handle over risks
Did the authorities, in “an abundance of caution,” take too long to reinstate operations after the tragic shootings in the Fort Lauderdale airport this past Friday? The airport was shut down immediately after the shootings and remained shut for more than 12 hours.
Long-time visitor brought bullet with him
A man who has been coming to Cayman for 30 years had no conviction recorded against him after pleading guilty to importing a single round of .38 ammunition.
