Travelbiz E-Zine
18
August
2022

Shannon Airport Expand Security team

#Traveltradetogether

Shannon Airport has expanded its airport security team to bolster its commitment to providing an easy passenger experience. Nine new recruits have received their official certificates after completing an intense training course in airport security. The new Airport Screening Unit (ASU) officers have undergone training, which includes how to operate the airport’s multimillion euro state-of-the-art 3D x-ray screening system.

The high-tech system has in-built explosive detection software that eliminates the need for passengers to separate liquids and electronics from their cabin bags. Shannon is the first state airport to introduce this new technology which halves the time spent going through screening.

Since March this year, the airport has recruited a total of 19 ASU officers to add to its existing team. The new recruits hail from Limerick, Clare, Galway, Lithuania, Poland, and as far away as Bangladesh and New Zealand.

Welcoming the latest nine recruits to the team, John Francis (Shannon Airport Head of Security) said, “I would like to congratulate our latest group of newly trained ASU officers, and thank Lead Instructor Jean Moloney who was supported by her colleagues, the screening supervisors, for the fantastic training they’ve given our new team members.

“We are committed to making our passenger’s journey at Shannon Airport, as easy as possible. The new recruits have undergone intensive training in all aspects of airport security to prepare them for this extremely important role, as we continue to invest in our screening process”.

“Our team work across the unit, from greeting passengers and checking boarding cards, to analysing x-rays of baggage on our highly advanced system and guiding passengers as they begin to go through the security process”.

“They also work with our colleagues from US Pre-Clearance, at our combined US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) check point system. Shannon is the only airport in the world to operate this combined US/EU checkpoint system, again eliminating an additional step in our passengers’ journey”.

The newly certified officers have been put through their paces during the training process, which includes both classroom based and practical learning, followed by final examinations and certification by the Irish Aviation Authority.

ASU training covers a wide range of areas including, hand search of cabin baggage and of the person, screening of vehicles, identifying prohibited items, screening inflight and airport supplies, as well as customer service, reduced mobility, and familiarisation training in the airport’s special needs programme.

Subscribe to our E-Zine

    More

    from latest edition

    Montego Bay Jamaica on Air Canada this winter
    11th August 2025

    Montego Bay Jamaica on Air Canada this winter

    Air Canada offers same day connections via Toronto to Montego Bay on the beautiful island of Jamaica. 3 times weekly service on the outbound and 5 times weekly on the return from 26th October op...

    Read more
    7-Day Caribbean Cruise from €655pp with NCL😍 Book Today!
    07th August 2025

    7-Day Caribbean Cruise from €655pp with NCL😍 Book Today!

    7-Day Caribbean Cruise from €655pp with NCL😍 Book Today!

    Read more
    Discover Travel & Emirates winners 4 and 5 announced.
    07th August 2025

    Discover Travel & Emirates winners 4 and 5 announced.

    Discover Travel & Emirates winners Number 4 & 5 !!
    Congratulations Lorraine Power (HarveyTravel Waterford ) and Louise Lynch (KT Travel Dundalk ) Travelbiz is giving YOU the chance to join...

    Read more
    Spring Hotels Group increases Irish trade support with agent roadshow and new online training hub
    06th August 2025

    Spring Hotels Group increases Irish trade support with agent roadshow and new online training hub

    Spring Hotels has reaffirmed its commitment to the Irish market with an ambitious new focus on the travel trade, including the launch of a bespoke online education platform and an in-person agen...

    Read more
    Positive2Work Skillnet and ITAA Leadership Excellence in the Travel Industry Programme Returns
    06th August 2025

    Positive2Work Skillnet and ITAA Leadership Excellence in the Travel Industry Programme Returns

    Positve2Work Skillnet, in partnership with the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA), has announced that the certified Leadership Excellence in the Travel Industry Programme will return this Au...

    Read more
    Visit California Launches Race Across California: An Interactive Agent FAM Trip Concept
    06th August 2025

    Visit California Launches Race Across California: An Interactive Agent FAM Trip Concept

    Visit California launches Race Across California, a new and dynamic European interactive agent FAM concept inspired by the popular TV series, Race Across the World. Taking place in October 2025,...

    Read more