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(Updated) U.S. unveils enhanced airline security plan to avoid laptop ban
Last edited Wed Jun 28, 2017, 04:55 PM - Edit history (1)
Source: Reuters
Original headline: U.S. to unveil enhanced airline security plan to avoid laptop ban
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U.S. | Wed Jun 28, 2017 | 4:11pm EDT
U.S. unveils enhanced airline security plan to avoid laptop ban
By David Shepardson and Alana Wise | WASHINGTON/NEW YORK
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly on Wednesday unveiled enhanced security measures for foreign flights arriving in the United States in what officials said was a move to prevent an expansion in-cabin ban on laptops and other large electronic devices.
"Inaction is not an option," Kelly said, saying he believes airlines will comply with the new screening. But he said the measures are not the last step to tighten security.
U.S. officials are requiring enhanced screening of personal electronic devices, passengers and explosive detection for the roughly 2,000 commercial flights arriving daily in the United States from 280 airports in 105 countries.
The decision not to impose new restrictions on laptops is a boost to U.S. airlines, which have worried that an expansion of the ban to Europe or other locations could cause significant logistical problems and deter some travel. Airlines that failed to satisfy new security requirements could still face future in-cabin electronics restrictions, Kelly said.
European and U.S. officials told Reuters that airlines have 21 days to put in place increased explosive screening and have 120 days to comply with other security measures, including enhanced screening of airline passengers.
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U.S. unveils enhanced airline security plan to avoid laptop ban
By David Shepardson and Alana Wise | WASHINGTON/NEW YORK
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly on Wednesday unveiled enhanced security measures for foreign flights arriving in the United States in what officials said was a move to prevent an expansion in-cabin ban on laptops and other large electronic devices.
"Inaction is not an option," Kelly said, saying he believes airlines will comply with the new screening. But he said the measures are not the last step to tighten security.
U.S. officials are requiring enhanced screening of personal electronic devices, passengers and explosive detection for the roughly 2,000 commercial flights arriving daily in the United States from 280 airports in 105 countries.
The decision not to impose new restrictions on laptops is a boost to U.S. airlines, which have worried that an expansion of the ban to Europe or other locations could cause significant logistical problems and deter some travel. Airlines that failed to satisfy new security requirements could still face future in-cabin electronics restrictions, Kelly said.
European and U.S. officials told Reuters that airlines have 21 days to put in place increased explosive screening and have 120 days to comply with other security measures, including enhanced screening of airline passengers.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-airlines-electronics-idUSKBN19J21S