Originally Posted by Snoopy
I wasn't referring to US carriers. I know that foreign carriers are subject to FAA (they were making the rules in my time -is it TSA now?) guidelines also, however to a lesser extent. I have yet to be subject to the "third degree" when flying LH between Germany and the USA for example. I hear Kuwait Airways has really cheap flights between London and New York too....might have to give up on the booze for a few hours though....
It's required for all carriers on their flights to the US. There is no "lessening" for foreign carriers. I've seen it on LX, QF, NZ, CI.