Power banks emerged as the most common restricted item found in checked-in baggage at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel international airport in Ahmedabad, with at least 18,000 units discovered over the past year.
The airport screened 46 lakh bags from Sept 2023 to Aug 2024, with 80,000 bags flagged for physical checks due to items like spare batteries, lighters and e-cigarettes.
During aviation security culture week (Aug 5-11), the airport introduced initiatives under the bureau of civil aviation security to boost passenger awareness of security protocols.
“These efforts aim to streamline security checks and minimise passenger delays by improving awareness of baggage regulations,” said the city airport operator.