AviationHighlightWorld News

Passengers flying to the U.S, get ready for new, stricter, rules

635

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]ll US-bound flights, including flight originating from Nigeria, must comply with US government’s enhanced security requirements from Thursday, October 26, 2017.

The measures follow new guidelines received from the US government. The new directive requires passenger pre-screening interviews at the check-in counter for originating passengers — and at the boarding gate for transfer and transit passengers.

They will affect 325,000 airline passengers on about 2,000 commercial flights arriving daily in the United States, on 180 airlines from 280 airports in 105 countries.

How will the new security measures affect travellers? Here’s what we know so far:

On June 29, 2017, US Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly announced new aviation security measures impacting overseas airports that have direct flights to the US. That includes all UAE-based airlines.

The new security measures include stricter passenger screening on all US-bound flights from the airport of origin. Therefore, it is best for US-bound passengers to check in earlier than usual.

The U.S  Department of Homeland Security head said if airline carriers refused to follow any of the new security measures they could be banned from operating direct flights to the US.

What do the new US security measures include?

If you bring your laptop or large electronic device when you fly, the new measures may include short security interviews.

 

The new rules centre on the potential fire or blast hazard caused by lithium-ion batteries in large electronic devices. At least 4 plane crashes, including one in Dubai, had been blamed on larged lithium-ion battery packs causing fires on board.

Moreover, tests done by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) show that large lithium ion batterries could, in the right conditions, cause an explosion or fire on board an aircraft.

The FAA is now proposing a global ban on laptop computers and other large electronic devices from checked bags on international flights.

Why is the US FAA proposing a global ban on laptops?

FAA is pushing for a global ban on laptop computers and other large electronic devices from checked bags on international flights.

The proposal was set to be discussed by a UN aviation agency (International Civil Aviation Orgnisation, or ICAO) this week. The proposal had also been endorsed by European aviation safety regulators, aircraft manufacturers and pilots’ unions.

 

The proposed ban is being discussed at a meeting of the ICAO panel on dangerous goods. This month and next (October and November) ICAO committees are holding several aviation security-related meetings, workshops and trainings.

When will the global laptop ban go ito effect?

It is not clear whether or not a global ban on packing laptops in checked bags be adopted. The FAA is presenting its case to ICAO’s dangerous goods panel.

However, European aviation safety regulators, aircraft manufacturers and pilots’ unions have endorsed the proposal.

If the panel agrees with the proposal, higher levels of ICAO must adopt it. And it would only apply to international fl

Leave a comment

Related Articles

Slot Delighted with Liverpool’s Carabao Cup Final Berth, Eyes More Silverware

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is thrilled to have booked his first English...

Brain drain: Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan advocates Diaspora Investment and Development Bank

Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the new Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora...

Nigeria U-17 set to miss back-to-back World Cup after CAF snub

The Golden Eaglets’ hopes of participating in the 2025 U-17 AFCON in...

Tinubu’s ex-Minister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye Makes Nollywood Comeback with New Film ‘Hatred'”

Former Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has made...

Abuja golf course tragedy: Army General collapses, dies playing golf

Maj.-Gen. Christopher Jemitola, a former Aide-de-Camp to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, tragically passed...

Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in full swing – SGF, Akume

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, has...

NPA Announces 15% Port Tariff Increase, First in 32 Years

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has announced a...

Just in: Senate confirms Capt. Najomo’s appointment as NCAA’s DG

The Senate has confirmed Capt. Chris Ona Najomo’s appointment as the Director...

Just in: Reps committee proposes 31 new states, Lagoon, Ijebu, Anioma, New Kaduna, Ibadan other make the list

The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has proposed the creation...

NNPC Ltd/First E&P JV Achieves 96% Reduction in Routine Gas Flaring

The NNPC Ltd and First Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited (First...

Kemi Badenoch’s Citizenship Plan Sparks Outrage: “Burning the Ladder” for Future Immigrants?

Kemi Badenoch’s proposal to increase the waiting period for British citizenship from...

Electricity Workers Embark on Indefinite Strike, Shut Down Ogun IBEDC Office Amid Labour Dispute

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) workers began an indefinite strike on...

Just in: Edo tribunal adjourns after INEC fails to present witnesses

The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal adjourned its proceedings on Thursday...

Just in: Decomposing body of Anambra lawmaker discovered on 2nd Niger Bridge

The decomposing body of a member of Anambra State House of Assembly,...

Nigeria’s Treasury Bills Auction Sees Strong Demand for 364-Day Tenor

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released the results of its...

Passport ranking: Nigerians free to travel without visa to some non-African countries

Despite Nigeria’s low passport ranking which limits access to many countries, Nigerian...

Ex-NIMASA boss, Dakuku Peterside, opposes oil exploration resumption in Ogoni land until….

Dr. Dakuku Peterside, a former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration...

Heirs Holdings Announces Key Leadership Appointment, Names Chidi Okpala Executive Director

Heirs Holdings has announced a further strategic leadership appointment with the naming...

Tinubu seeks Senate’s approval to sack 3 INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioners

President Bola Tinubu has requested Senate’s approval to terminate the appointments of...