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The passenger check-in system is an important part of security surveillance. They verify the identities of passengers to make sure that they are not on the blacklist, have stolen/fake tickets, have invalid travel documents or carry prohibited items in their baggage. CHECKLIST Not on blacklist Real passport Valid travel documents No prohibited items The baggage handling system prevents acts of terrorism or theft. Baggage is screened to detect explosives. NO EXPLOSIVES! Passenger and baggage reconciliation is a measure done to ensure that the passenger has already boarded the airplane. If the passenger is missing, his baggage has to be removed from the flight. The passenger loading bridge tightens security in the terminal building as the passengers and ground operation staff are separated. PLB aircraft