Modeling and optimization of check-in desks and security check points in the airport terminal

The Paper describes a modeling and solution approach based on discrete event simulation for dealing with passenger waiting time optimization problem inherent to the terminal airport planning process by the analysis of passenger flow, from entrance to boarding. The purpose of this research is to describe: why simulation is necessary to evaluate check – in and security controls; a simulation tools for check – in counters and security check points. The model built has a structure that helps to predict delay and to produce a logical and rational management of check-in and security checkpoint inside the airport terminal.