IP: Note what the FAA really said re security restrictions

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

FAA Imposes New Luggage Restrictions
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Filed at 6:23 p.m. ET
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Airline passengers are now limited to one carry-on bag 
and one pocketbook or briefcase each.


<snip>

The FAA did not ban curbside check-in, as it did during the Persian Gulf 
War. Some airlines and airports can offer the service if special security 
procedures are in place.

For the most part, only ticketed passengers will be allowed past security 
checkpoints. But there will be some exceptions made for those accompanying 
passengers for medical reasons and those accompanying small children who 
are flying alone.

The FAA also issued a list of items banned from cabins, including knives, 
any cutting instruments, corkscrews, baseball and softball bats, golf 
clubs, pool cues, ski poles and hockey sticks.

The agency said that safety razors, tweezers and nail clippers would be 
allowed in carry-on luggage. Syringes also would be allowed with proof of 
medical need.
^--------



For archives see: http://www.interesting-people.org/