I've seen the same issue. I've been surprised how many times my bag has been rejected for secondary searches, only to have the agent spend a bit more time w/ the scan and tell you that "you're good to go".I'm honestly not sure why they still have a single operator physically next to the scanner. ...

It's a total guess, but could be some beam-forming type tech that leverages waves intersecting to create volume exactly where the ears are located. https://www.audflyspeaker.com/what-is-beam-forming-speaker/

Your comment prompted me to Google... I think you meant $200mil, but it's just a zero difference. :) I had assumed the completion of construction was it, but it sounds like that was just Phase 1, with another $100mil to go. Or has that changed since the article below?https://www.abc.net.au/news/2...

I've been fortunate enough to take an int'l flight from/to Hobart Airport... It'll be interesting to see if they upgrade the current immigration facilities... I'm not sure how travellers would handle the bus from the terminal/plane, and small hut they currently use with 2 laptops and portable pas...

I've been curious how it would work if you need to fly MEL-SYD-SFO? Having elderly parents in America, and living in MEL, I've been concerned on how I would get to the US if needed, especially since flight timings mean an overnight in SYD. Other than the 2 travel permits I'd need (MEL to SYD, and...