Because of the Secure Flight program, passengers that travel from, within or over the United States will have to abide by a new set of rules from 31 October 2009. The Secure Flight is a program that was developed by the Department of Homeland Security. Such program is considered to be a new safety measure for passengers.
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Major loophole identified in airport security
We all know that the Airport security officer became much more suspicious with anyone trying to board on a flight, after the unfortunate September 11th events. Some of us even became subjects of an additional control when less expected. However, there is one way to avoid these rigorous, yet standard rules: travelers that seem to be teenagers are allowed to pass the security control just by holding a valid boarding pass and without presenting a photo ID.
EU to allow liquids in carry-on bags
European Union spokesman said on Friday that the ban on liquids in carry-on luggage will be allowed when new screening technology is introduced. The ban was scheduled to be lifted in April but this won’t be possible since technology to check for liquid explosives is not widely available, said EU Transport Commissioner Antonio Tajani. According to him, the rule should be lifted in 2014.
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