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Copenhagen Airport: five new security lanes open to hasten security checks

Copenhagen Airport has opened five new security lanes today, in the goal of making security checks more efficient for passengers.

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In the future, passengers will no longer need to remove items from their hand luggage

Julie Llopes

May 7, 2025

Copenhagen Airport has unveiled five brand-new security lanes today, May 7, 2025, with the aim of making the security control more efficient for passengers, right before the usually busy summer travel season.Last year, 3.2 million travelers transited through the airport in July alone, marking the highest monthly figure in its history.The first five security lanes […]

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Photo: Copenhagen Airport
In the future, passengers will no longer need to remove items from their hand luggage

Copenhagen Airport: five new security lanes open to hasten security checks

Copenhagen Airport has opened five new security lanes today, in the goal of making security checks more efficient for passengers.
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