<p>The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has now opened a new entry gate for passengers with only hand baggage, carrying a printed boarding pass. This new dedicated gate (Gate No. 5) is expected to reduce improve throughput and reduce wait time at the security checkpoint.</p>.<p>However, this gate will not have access for passenger trolleys and wheelchairs. Currently, the number of passengers travelling with only hand-baggage constitutes 23% of total departure traffic. This number is surging upwards with the huge increase in passengers.</p>.<p>Nearly 55,000 passengers depart from the airport every day. KIA operator, the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) says the new innovative gate system will provide passengers a hassle-free travel experience and boost the airport's overall efficiency.</p>
<p>The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has now opened a new entry gate for passengers with only hand baggage, carrying a printed boarding pass. This new dedicated gate (Gate No. 5) is expected to reduce improve throughput and reduce wait time at the security checkpoint.</p>.<p>However, this gate will not have access for passenger trolleys and wheelchairs. Currently, the number of passengers travelling with only hand-baggage constitutes 23% of total departure traffic. This number is surging upwards with the huge increase in passengers.</p>.<p>Nearly 55,000 passengers depart from the airport every day. KIA operator, the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) says the new innovative gate system will provide passengers a hassle-free travel experience and boost the airport's overall efficiency.</p>