Airport security: Should restrictions on onboard items be eased?
- February 3, 2011 10:21 AM |
- By POV
By CBC News
The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority has eased restrictions on some of the items passengers are currently not allowed to bring aboard flights.
"A secure system is a trusted system," Transport Minister Chuck Strahl said at a news conference Thursday at the Ottawa airport. "We have one of the safest and most secure aviation systems in the world and we intend to keep it that way," he added.
The new CATSA rules will allow passengers to carry tools with shafts shorter than six centimetres and scissors with blades shorter than six centimetres.
Knives of any size or length remain prohibited, and restrictions on the amount of liquids, aerosols and gels remain. In addition, toys that resemble real weapons will continue to be prohibited but those that are clearly toys will be permitted.
Are the restrictions on passenger items on flights too strict? What have airport transit authorities confiscated from you? Tell us your stories in the comments below.
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