New TSA security measures in the aftermath of the NW AMS/DTW flight
Dec 26, 2009, 11:35 am
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Picked this phamplet up in HKG tonight-TV crew was there filming. I may be on the local news
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Dear Passengers
As advised by the US Department of Homeland Security, passengers bound for the US will be subjected to additional security(joke) measures. These include pat down check by security personnel and physical inspection of their cabin baggage and pesonal property prior to boarding;and restricting the use of cabin phones at any time during the flight.
Passengers will be required to cooperate with cabin crew on ANY inflight security measure as instructed.
We than you for your cooperation and will do our best to minimize any inconvenience.
26 December 2009
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Man oh man, I can just hear the lies that are gonna be told by flight crews in the name of security.
Also are SOs and Kids considered cabin baggage?
Maybe I should just stay over here, hmmmmm
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Dear Passengers
As advised by the US Department of Homeland Security, passengers bound for the US will be subjected to additional security(joke) measures. These include pat down check by security personnel and physical inspection of their cabin baggage and pesonal property prior to boarding;and restricting the use of cabin phones at any time during the flight.
Passengers will be required to cooperate with cabin crew on ANY inflight security measure as instructed.
We than you for your cooperation and will do our best to minimize any inconvenience.
26 December 2009
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Man oh man, I can just hear the lies that are gonna be told by flight crews in the name of security.
Also are SOs and Kids considered cabin baggage?
Maybe I should just stay over here, hmmmmm
Dec 26, 2009, 11:36 am
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So the last article I read said he detonated the device in his crotch........doesnt that mess up the whole 70 virgins plan *smile*
Dec 26, 2009, 11:45 am
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From aa.com:
New International Security Measures
Effective immediately the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued new security measures for all flights departing from any foreign location to the United States. The measures include 100% screening of all passengers at the boarding gate during the boarding process. All carry-on articles are being physically screened at boarding time as well. This is in addition to the normal screening that all passengers go through to enter secured areas. Please allow extra time for screening and boarding.
Stupid idiots!
New International Security Measures
Effective immediately the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued new security measures for all flights departing from any foreign location to the United States. The measures include 100% screening of all passengers at the boarding gate during the boarding process. All carry-on articles are being physically screened at boarding time as well. This is in addition to the normal screening that all passengers go through to enter secured areas. Please allow extra time for screening and boarding.
Stupid idiots!
Dec 26, 2009, 11:46 am
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I cannot find anything on TSA's website on this new policy. For CATSA, they link the TSA website and newspaper articles report TSA as the advisor to this new policy, but nothing on TSA.
Last update I can see is Blogger Bob's ode to 'Twas the night before XMas and a two- paragraph summary of yesterday's flight.
You would figure it would be in bold letters on their webpage.
Last update I can see is Blogger Bob's ode to 'Twas the night before XMas and a two- paragraph summary of yesterday's flight.
You would figure it would be in bold letters on their webpage.
Dec 26, 2009, 11:47 am
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http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=9426359
Some airlines are telling passengers that new security regulations prohibit them from leaving their seats beginning an hour before landing.
Air Canada said in a statement Saturday that new rules imposed by the Transportation Security Administration limit on-board activities by passengers and crew in U.S. airspace.
The airline said that during the final hour of flight passengers must remain seated. They won't be allowed access to carry-on baggage or to have any items on their laps.
Flight attendants on some domestic flights are informing passengers of similar rules.
Air Canada said in a statement Saturday that new rules imposed by the Transportation Security Administration limit on-board activities by passengers and crew in U.S. airspace.
The airline said that during the final hour of flight passengers must remain seated. They won't be allowed access to carry-on baggage or to have any items on their laps.
Flight attendants on some domestic flights are informing passengers of similar rules.
Dec 26, 2009, 11:53 am
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Dec 26, 2009, 11:56 am
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Dec 26, 2009, 11:57 am
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The actual rules, which are being announced now, sound just like the speculation earlier today. No leaving seats for last hour, no access to carryon, no personal items in lap (does that mean no reading material)?, hand search at gates.
Also, some "terrorism expert" on Fox says TSA is handling world wide.
Also, some "terrorism expert" on Fox says TSA is handling world wide.
Dec 26, 2009, 12:07 pm
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From aa.com:
New International Security Measures
Effective immediately the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued new security measures for all flights departing from any foreign location to the United States. The measures include 100% screening of all passengers at the boarding gate during the boarding process. All carry-on articles are being physically screened at boarding time as well. This is in addition to the normal screening that all passengers go through to enter secured areas. Please allow extra time for screening and boarding.
Stupid idiots!
New International Security Measures
Effective immediately the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued new security measures for all flights departing from any foreign location to the United States. The measures include 100% screening of all passengers at the boarding gate during the boarding process. All carry-on articles are being physically screened at boarding time as well. This is in addition to the normal screening that all passengers go through to enter secured areas. Please allow extra time for screening and boarding.
Stupid idiots!
Dec 26, 2009, 12:09 pm
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Comments in a NY Times column
http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/200...l-experiences/
are totally blasting the TSA and others for the new "security" measures.
Every time something like this happens, more and more people wake up to the fact that the TSA is worthless.
http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/200...l-experiences/
are totally blasting the TSA and others for the new "security" measures.
Every time something like this happens, more and more people wake up to the fact that the TSA is worthless.
Dec 26, 2009, 12:16 pm
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Hi guys,
I'm travelling on Air Canada from Heathrow to Toronto, then onto Rhode Island tomorrow morning - I tried checking in online but it says I can't. Have they taken down this option because of what happened today?
Also, I'm putting my camera bag in my hand luggage (a messenger bag) does this still count as 1 or 2 carry on bags?
I'm travelling on Air Canada from Heathrow to Toronto, then onto Rhode Island tomorrow morning - I tried checking in online but it says I can't. Have they taken down this option because of what happened today?
Also, I'm putting my camera bag in my hand luggage (a messenger bag) does this still count as 1 or 2 carry on bags?
Dec 26, 2009, 12:19 pm
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They failed to stop him from boarding the flight.
Dec 26, 2009, 12:20 pm
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Yep, exactly. That's just one more example of what happens when one applies MacDonald's logic to security.
