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China asks fliers to remove shoes at security check
Kazakhstan News.Net
Friday 28th March, 2008 (IANS)
Beijing, March 28 (Xinhua) Aviation authorities are now telling passengers in China to remove their shoes for safety checks as part of a tighter security system ahead of the Olympic Games here in August.
The order took effect nationwide Wednesday, according to the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC). The agency also suggested that passengers arrive at airports two hours before their flights to allow time for tighter security procedures.
The authority banned liquids on domestic flights March 13 after what was described as an attempt to blow up a China Southern Airlines flight en route from Urumqi to Beijing.
Staff would also examine cabin baggage more closely and 'easy boarding' services, where passengers pay for the privilege of speedier security checks and priority boarding, would be banned. CAAC also urged international airlines to report accurate and complete passenger and cabin staff information to Chinese border control stations in a timely manner.
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ChineseJew
03-28-08, 05:56 PM |
China asks fliers to remove shoes at security check
Al Qaeda surely a nuisance.
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