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posted by martyb on Tuesday July 04 2017, @06:01PM   Printer-friendly
from the how-much-did-it-cost? dept.

The United States has lifted a ban on laptops in cabins on flights from Abu Dhabi to the United States, saying Etihad Airways had put in place required tighter security measures.

Etihad welcomed the decision on Sunday and credited a facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport where passengers clear U.S. immigration before they land in the United States for "superior security advantages" that had allowed it to satisfy U.S. requirements.

Transportation Security Administration officials have checked that the measures had been implemented correctly, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

U.S. officials assessed the airport on Saturday night, Abdul Majeed al-Khoori, acting chief executive of operator Abu Dhabi Airports told Reuters on Monday.

The disruption to passengers from the new measures will be "very minimal" with the processing time for those traveling to the United States unchanged, he said by phone.

Etihad is the only airline that operates direct flights from Abu Dhabi to the United States.

Source: Reuters


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  • (Score: 2) by kaszz on Tuesday July 04 2017, @08:31PM (3 children)

    by kaszz (4211) on Tuesday July 04 2017, @08:31PM (#534915) Journal

    Not every country will be eligible for such facility. That is one place where "lubrication" is needed.

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  • (Score: 2) by frojack on Tuesday July 04 2017, @10:59PM (2 children)

    by frojack (1554) on Tuesday July 04 2017, @10:59PM (#534963) Journal

    Probably any country that wants it can have it.
    Most of the expense is paid by the US. (Do you think Aruba could afford this?)

    A lot of countries DON'T want it because it means a bunch of Americans all up in their business at airports.
    Some countries just say no, but they still have to clear passengers into the US electronically (passenger manifest and credentials transmitted electronically) before they allow boarding of US bound flights, or face landing rights denial.

    Canada runs the same sort of system - somewhat more lax.

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    • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday July 04 2017, @11:38PM

      by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday July 04 2017, @11:38PM (#534973)

      I once went through preclearance in Ireland. It seemed that the officers were locals who held dual US citizenship. I don't think they were carrying weapons either.

    • (Score: 1, Offtopic) by realDonaldTrump on Wednesday July 05 2017, @12:46AM

      by realDonaldTrump (6614) on Wednesday July 05 2017, @12:46AM (#534996) Homepage Journal

      Beautiful tweet, I just want to add that Aruba is part of the Netherlands. And speaking of beautiful, when you're in the Caribbean, stop at Saint-Martin for a few nights at Trump National Le Chateau des Palmiers. Sleeps 20. youtu.be/aMAxgNz5cxY 🇫🇷