Kempegowda International Airport has quietly begun testing PreSecure, a new slot-booking system that lets passengers reserve a dedicated time for security screening before reaching the airport. The pilot is currently running at Terminal 1 and is available at no cost during the trial period.
How the PreSecure Service Works
The concept is simple. Instead of joining the standard security queue, eligible passengers can book a preferred screening slot through the BLR Pulse app. Upon arrival, travelers are directed to a dedicated security lane available exclusively to PreSecure users. Rather than wondering how long a queue might take, passengers know in advance when they can proceed through security.
To use the service, travelers need to open the BLR Pulse app, select the option to reserve a Terminal 1 security slot, scan their boarding pass, and choose an available time window. Slots can currently be booked up to 75 minutes before departure. The pilot facility is operating near check-in counter 86.
Free During Trial, Paid Model Under Consideration
While the service is free for now, that may not remain the case for long. Sources familiar with the project said BIAL is considering a paid model once the testing phase is completed. If passenger feedback is positive, the service could eventually be expanded to Terminal 2 as well. Passengers departing from Terminal 1 on airlines such as IndiGo, Akasa Air, SpiceJet, or Alliance Air can use the service without needing airline-specific priority access.
Terminal 1 Expansion Supports the Pilot
With international services now operating from Terminal 2, Bengaluru Airport has repurposed parts of Terminal 1 to handle more domestic passengers. The expansion includes additional check-in infrastructure and increased security screening capacity. The pilot service is currently being tested through a dedicated lane operated in coordination with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
Global Trial Services
Berlin Brandenburg Airport offers advance security slot bookings through its BER Runway program, while several airports in the United States have introduced similar virtual queue systems. U.S. travelers also use expedited screening programs such as TSA PreCheck and CLEAR for faster checkpoint access. Bengaluru Airport’s PreSecure pilot aligns with the growing trend of using dedicated lanes and pre-booked screening slots to streamline passenger journeys.
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