Repacking area

How it is used

Used on signs and in staff directions to keep the screening belt clear for other passengers.

Example sentences

1. I carried my tray to the repacking area before putting my laptop back in the bag.

   The passenger moves away from the belt to organize belongings.

2. The repacking area had benches where travellers could put their shoes back on.

   The area supports the practical tasks that follow the security check.

Common collocations

• use the repacking area
• repacking area after security

Related terms

• trayA plastic box at airport security in which you put your bag, coat, belt and other items so they can go through the x-ray machine.
• security checkThe place and process at an airport where staff screen passengers and their cabin bags for dangerous or banned items before they reach the gates.

More terms: Security Screening

• liquids
• metal detector
• body scanner
• prohibited items
• pat-down
• explosive trace detection
• secondary screening
• security interview