NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) — The Transportation Security Administration introduced some of its new high-tech equipment to speed up the screening process ahead of the busy summer travel season.
There are 11 new CT scanners at Newark Liberty International Airport in Terminal B, and 3D-imaging of bags will keep the security lines moving for travelers.
The additional equipment comes after TSA already reported record-breaking crowds for travel since Memorial Day Weekend. Newark airport has screened up to 72,000 on averagen a day since then.
“With this technology, it makes it easier,” said TSA agent Erica Spearing. “It makes it easier, and I think it aids in having less bag checks.”
The agency says nearly 3 million passengers went through…