Passengers departing from Brazilian airports bound for the United States are being subjected to a more rigorous inspection on boarding. The National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) has determined that, in addition to oversight of airport agents in the boarding lounge, airlines will reinforce the inspection of travelers’ hand luggage at the door of the aircraft, particularly electronic and computer equipment, such as Phones, laptops and tablets.
The rule completed a year on Tuesday (18) and was intensified, according to Anac’s statement. It is a requirement of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), an American organization that proposes to combat terrorism through air transport safety.
The press office of Anac said today (20) in Brasilia that the rule is already in force on all flights to the United States. He also said that the measure will not be restricted to Brazil.
The advisor commented, however, that he could not explain “issues such as quantity of passengers” to be addressed on each flight. This can be interpreted as an indication that the procedure will be put into practice progressively.
Laptops and tablets will be inspected
Agência Brasil contacted Latam, which has flights to the United States. “In some cases, the magazine will happen. At first, it will not be for all flights, it will occur gradually. Guidance is that all passengers are subject to additional magazine protocols, “explained company attendant Lucas Teodoro.
The press office of the International Airport of Brasilia reported that the inspection is valid for both domestic and international flights. “In addition to the random inspection performed on passengers, electronic equipment, such as laptops and tablets, also go through an explosive detector. The measure aims to give even more safety to passengers and employees, “he said.
Latam recommends that passengers arrive approximately three hours before flight time. It is to avoid disorders. Whoever refuses to go through security procedures may be prevented from embarking.
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Source: PanRotas