New Airline Security Procedures
December 2009
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) implemented new security policies following the attempt to bomb a Delta flight on Christmas day. If you are traveling within the United States, you will probably not see many of the new measures in action. Those traveling into the country from an international destination will see more of the new measures.
International travelers can expect to see additional security measures at international airports such as increased gate screening including pat-downs and bag searches. During flight, passengers will be asked to follow flight crew instructions, such as stowing personal items, turning off electronic equipment and remaining seated during certain portions of the flight."
So what should you expect? The list below will give you an idea.
Domestic Passengers
Expect
- Increased police presence, including bomb-sniffing K9 units
- Greater chance of additional screenings of person via pat-downs and hand-held devices
- Greater chance of additional bag searches, even after passing through X-ray
Do
- Allow extra time
- Organize your carry-on for easy searching if selected for additional screening
- Carry the bare minimum on your person, and make sure to empty your pockets, before screening
International Passengers
Expect
- More attention paid to bathroom visits (frequency & duration)
- Limited use of electronic devices during the last hour of a flight
- Restrictions on leaving your seat during the last hour of a flight
- Restrictions on having anything on your lap during the last hour of a flight
- Increased police presence at security, including bomb-sniffing K9 units
- Greater chance of additional screenings of person via pat-downs and hand-held devices
- Greater chance of additional bag searches, even after passing through X-ray
Do
- Pay close attention to instructions from the flight crew, both before and during your flight
- Allow extra time for security and check-in
- Try to hit the restroom before the last hour of the flight (expect a line)
- You may consider limiting fluid intake during the flight
- Organize your carry-on for easy searching if selected for additional screening
- Carry the bare minimum on your person, and be extra sure to empty your pockets, etc., before screening
Finally, remember to pack an extra dose of patience. The new security measures are put into place to keep air travel safe. As technology improves, perhaps the screening process will improve both in speed and efficiency. Until then, patience is the order of the day.
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