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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security unveiled a fact sheet on Wednesday partially detailing new security measures for commercial flights to the U.S. from overseas:
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 that aims to end a limited in-cabin ban on laptops and other large electronic devices and prevent its expansion to additional airports.
The new security measures, which European and U.S. officials said would begin taking effect within three weeks, could prompt additional screening time for the 325,000 airline passengers arriving in the United States daily.
"Inaction is not an option," Kelly told a news briefing, adding that he believes airlines will comply with the new screening. But he said the measures are not the last step to tighten security.
The decision not to impose new restrictions on laptops is a boost to U.S. and European airlines, which have worried that an expansion of the ban to Europe or other locations could cause significant logistical problems and deter some travel.
Also at NBC and The Washington Post.
(Score: 1) by khallow on Saturday July 01 2017, @07:07PM
But it's still greater than zero, right?
That's why shoes can't be worn through most US airport security checkpoints and you are extremely restricted on what you can bring on the plane in terms of fluids and sharp metal objects. Because someone got creative a few times. You don't need a lot of creativity to create a permanent security impairment on air travelers.