Originally Posted by
YadiMolina
How Colombia or Mexico or any other country may apply the rules is impossible to know at this point. A colleague flying in a few days from PTY to the US on UA got an email with a very generic "beware of enhanced security" advisory.
Here's the full text of an email I received from UA regarding my flight from MEX this week:
Important update on your upcoming flight
Additional security measures for international flights to the U.S.
Beginning this week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will require additional security measures for all international flights to the U.S. These measures include enhanced screening of travelers, as well as heightened screening of electronic devices larger than a standard smartphone. Travelers should be prepared to remove these devices from their protective cases or outer packaging for inspection. If you have a case that requires a screwdriver or other special tools to remove, we recommend doing so before arriving at the airport.
For international flights, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recommends arriving at the airport at least three hours before your flight, allowing time for the additional security measures.
For more information, please visit the DHS website (
www.dhs.gov).