A HUMAN X-ray machine which produces “naked” images of passengers was introduced at an airport today, enabling staff to instantly spot any hidden weapons or explosives.
The full body scanner, being trialled at Manchester Airport, will also show up any breast enlargements, false limbs, piercings, and a clear outline of passengers’ private parts.
Some travellers might not want to be scanned because of the graphic nature of the images, bosses admit.
They can refuse to undergo the virtual strip search at Terminal 2, opting for the traditional “pat down” search instead.
But the black and white image will only be seen by one officer in a remote location before it is deleted, Sarah Barrett, head of customer experience at the airport, said.
“Most of our customers do not like the traditional ‘pat down’ search, they find it too intrusive, but they still want to be kept safe.
“This scanner completely takes away the hassle of needing to undress. The images are not erotic or pornographic, and they cannot be stored or captured in any way,” she said.
