Glossary
PESC — Pre-Embarkation Security Check
Last updated: 6 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
PESC (Pre-Embarkation Security Check) is the mandatory security screening of every passenger and their cabin baggage before they board a flight — the metal-detector, X-ray and, where needed, pat-down process at the departure security point.
- Full form
- Pre-Embarkation Security Check
- Category
- Screening