U.S. demand strengthening of security measures in foreign airports

U.S. demand strengthening of security measures in foreign airports

Representatives of the Department of homeland security on Wednesday will unveil the enhanced requirements for security measures for foreign flights arriving to the United States from other countries to avoid the extension of the ban on the carriage of portable electronics in the cabin of the aircraft.

The solution is not to introduce new restrictions on laptops and other gadgets is an incentive for U.S. airlines, which are concerned that the extension of the ban on European and other flights can cause significant problems with logistics and make some unpopular destinations.

U.S. demand strengthening of security measures in foreign airports

Earlier this month, the official representative of a European airline told Reuters on what the United States proposed improvements to security systems. They have to be implemented at airports from which flights to the USA. This screening explosive trace (trace explosives), increased checks of airport personnel and expansion of canine services. European and American officials for several months been in talks about extended security measures. The improvement plan includes short, medium and long-term measures that should be implemented in the coming year.

According to sources, the airlines, which are unable to meet new security requirements, you may still encounter restrictions and transportation electronics

Many airlines have expressed dissatisfaction with such decision of the United States, because I believe that it would be more appropriate not to put an ultimatum in front of 280 airports around the world, and focus on those who really are a danger.

 

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