TRAVELAirport securityAdd TopicNew Islamabad International Airport set to openPeople wait in queue to get boarding pass at an international counter during a rehearsal by the airport officials at the newly built Islamabad International Airport ahead of its official opening on the outskirts of Islamabad on April 26, 2018. The newly built airport is expected to officially operational on May 3, 2018.Aamir Qureshi, AFP/Getty ImagesPakistani officials take part in a rehearsal by the airport officials at the newly built Islamabad International Airport ahead of its official opening on the outskirts of Islamabad on April 26, 2018Aamir Qureshi, AFP/Getty ImagesPakistani Airport Security Force (ASF) officials keep watch at a searching area of the newly built Islamabad International Airport ahead of its official opening on the outskirts of Islamabad on April 26, 2018. It is set to be the biggest airport in the country.Aamir Qureshi, AFP/Getty ImagesPakistani officials take part in a rehearsal by the airport officials at the newly built Islamabad International Airport ahead of its official opening on the outskirts of Islamabad on April 26, 2018.Aamir Qureshi, AFP/Getty ImagesPakistani Airport Security Force (ASF) official keeps watch at the baggage collection area of the newly built Islamabad International Airport ahead of its official opening on the outskirts of Islamabad on April 26, 2018. The airports opening was delayed slightly. The new opening date is May 3, 2018.Aamir Qureshi, AFP/Getty ImagesPakistani officials take part in a rehearsal by the airport officials at the newly built Islamabad International Airport ahead of its official opening on the outskirts of Islamabad on April 26, 2018. Construction started in 2007.Aamir Qureshi, AFP/Getty ImagesA Pakistani man is being searched by a scanner at an international departure during a rehearsal by the airport officials.Aamir Qureshi, AFP/Getty ImagesPakistani security officials from the Airport Security Force (ASF) stand guard on April 18, 2018.Aamir Qureshi, AFP/Getty ImagesWorkers move luggage trolleys on April 18, 2018. The airport has two runways.Aamir Qureshi, AFP/Getty ImagesA worker paints a wall on April 18, 2018. The airport will handle domestic and international flights.Aamir Qureshi, AFP/Getty ImagesA general view of New Islamabad International Airport prior to its opening in Islamabad, Pakistan on April 18, 2018. The airport is located roughly between the two cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.T. Mughal, EPA-EFEA general view of New Islamabad International Airport prior to its opening in Islamabad, Pakistan on April 18, 2018. The airport will have charging stations, a mini-cinema, a food court and a children's play area.T. Mughal, EPA-EFEA general view of New Islamabad International Airport prior to its opening in Islamabad, Pakistan on April 18, 2018. Over 500 people will make up the Airport Security Force.T. Mughal, EPA-EFEThere are five baggage carousels.T. Mughal, EPA-EFEBaggage x-ray of New Islamabad International Airport prior to its opening in Islamabad, Pakistan on April 218, 018. Security is a major concern at the airport.T. Mughal, EPA-EFECheck-in counters of New Islamabad International Airport are shown prior to its opening in Islamabad, Pakistan on April 18, 2018.T. Mughal, EPA-EFEFeatured Weekly Ad