<p>The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has indicated that the current practice of stamping boarding passes at the Kempegowda International Airport counters (KIA) here will be withdrawn eventually.</p>.<p>This will be possible once self-check-in kiosks are introduced at the airport to help passengers get a boarding pass without going to the counters. Passengers could swipe the pass at a barcode scanner and be let inside. The CISF is currently in discussions with the airport authority in this regard. </p>.<p>However, the KIA’s operators, the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), maintained that these processes are at a very preliminary stage. </p>.<p>A BIAL spokesperson had this to say: “At KIA, the security and safety of our passengers and other stakeholders are of paramount importance.</p>.<p>“To this end, BIAL works closely with both regulatory authorities and sovereign functions to ensure that we use the most current, cutting-edge technologies in security checks.” </p>.<p>The BIAL, the spokesperson said, is prepared to implement new initiatives, based on requirements put forward by regulators and security agencies.</p>
<p>The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has indicated that the current practice of stamping boarding passes at the Kempegowda International Airport counters (KIA) here will be withdrawn eventually.</p>.<p>This will be possible once self-check-in kiosks are introduced at the airport to help passengers get a boarding pass without going to the counters. Passengers could swipe the pass at a barcode scanner and be let inside. The CISF is currently in discussions with the airport authority in this regard. </p>.<p>However, the KIA’s operators, the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), maintained that these processes are at a very preliminary stage. </p>.<p>A BIAL spokesperson had this to say: “At KIA, the security and safety of our passengers and other stakeholders are of paramount importance.</p>.<p>“To this end, BIAL works closely with both regulatory authorities and sovereign functions to ensure that we use the most current, cutting-edge technologies in security checks.” </p>.<p>The BIAL, the spokesperson said, is prepared to implement new initiatives, based on requirements put forward by regulators and security agencies.</p>