Where are laminated safety glass walls commonly used in airport security zones and concourses?

Laminated safety glass walls—composed of two or more glass plies bonded with polymer interlayers—are commonly used in airport security zones and concourses where retention, fragmentation control and acoustic performance are essential. Airport operators in Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Central Asian hubs such as Almaty and Tashkent specify laminated glazing for barriers around security screening lanes, partition walls in immigration halls, and glazed balustrades where glass needs to remain intact under impact. Laminated interlayers retain shards on breakage, reducing injury risk and maintaining controlled access areas in high-traffic environments. Acoustic interlayers further reduce noise transmission from boarding gates and mechanical systems into quieter processing zones. Laminated assemblies can also integrate anti-UV properties to protect sensitive equipment and signage, and can be combined with frit patterns or printed graphics to aid wayfinding while preventing direct sight into secure areas. For zones that require higher security, laminated units can be specified to meet blast, forced-entry or ballistic resistance classifications. Additionally, laminated glass is readily combined with heated elements or low-iron glass for enhanced clarity and condensation control in varied climates—from humid Gulf terminals to colder Central Asian airports—ensuring a secure but welcoming passenger experience.