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15-04-2008, 12:31
http://www.airport-int.com/images/industrynews/Bags.jpgSecurity at Chinese airports is to be stepped up following the recent attempted terrorist attack.
Ten days ago, the Chinese government announced that a passenger jet flying from the western region of Xinjiang to the capital, Beijing, had to make an emergency landing after it was discovered that the flight was the subject of what officials called a "planned terrorist attack".
A female passenger was arrested after she was caught allegedly carrying what officials described as "a suspicious liquid" on the flight.
Now, Beijing has announced that it is going to boost security through a number of different measures - with the Olympic Games in Beijing only five months away.
Liquids Banned by Chinese Airports On Domestic Flights
The most significant of these is that liquids are now banned on domestic Chinese flights.
Precise details regarding the ban are expected to be issued shortly.
The new regulations also prohibit the use of so-called "easy boarding" services, where passengers are able to pay for priority boarding and faster security checks.
Airport security staff would also be instructed to open up and check more hand luggage than before.
Airlines now have to guarantee that their flights are not carrying any checked-in baggage of passengers who did not board.
Additionally, all vehicles using controlled areas on the airside of airports will be faced with more rigorous security checks.
Chinese Airport Security Boosted Ahead of Olympics
The measures represent a boosting of Chinese airport security ahead of the Olympics.
The General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC), China's commercial aviation regulator, said safety was the "top concern" given that the world's eyes will be on Beijing Olympics during the summer.
The CAAC said: "Any service that conveniences passengers must centre on and be subordinated to aviation security, and so serious measures must be taken. We hope travellers understand and offer their support".
Indeed, Li Jiaxiang, acting director of the CAAC, safety precautions would be tightened further during the Games period itself in August.
Source - Airport International's Far East Correspondent
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Ten days ago, the Chinese government announced that a passenger jet flying from the western region of Xinjiang to the capital, Beijing, had to make an emergency landing after it was discovered that the flight was the subject of what officials called a "planned terrorist attack".
A female passenger was arrested after she was caught allegedly carrying what officials described as "a suspicious liquid" on the flight.
Now, Beijing has announced that it is going to boost security through a number of different measures - with the Olympic Games in Beijing only five months away.
Liquids Banned by Chinese Airports On Domestic Flights
The most significant of these is that liquids are now banned on domestic Chinese flights.
Precise details regarding the ban are expected to be issued shortly.
The new regulations also prohibit the use of so-called "easy boarding" services, where passengers are able to pay for priority boarding and faster security checks.
Airport security staff would also be instructed to open up and check more hand luggage than before.
Airlines now have to guarantee that their flights are not carrying any checked-in baggage of passengers who did not board.
Additionally, all vehicles using controlled areas on the airside of airports will be faced with more rigorous security checks.
Chinese Airport Security Boosted Ahead of Olympics
The measures represent a boosting of Chinese airport security ahead of the Olympics.
The General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC), China's commercial aviation regulator, said safety was the "top concern" given that the world's eyes will be on Beijing Olympics during the summer.
The CAAC said: "Any service that conveniences passengers must centre on and be subordinated to aviation security, and so serious measures must be taken. We hope travellers understand and offer their support".
Indeed, Li Jiaxiang, acting director of the CAAC, safety precautions would be tightened further during the Games period itself in August.
Source - Airport International's Far East Correspondent
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