Flight Security Rules Relaxed
Posted on: Sunday, 2 October 2005, 15:00 CDT
By WARREN, Amanda
Relaxed flight security rules mean airline passengers can now carry small pocket knives, scissors and knitting needles in their cabin bags.
From today, airline passengers will be able to take onboard their previously banned pocket knives, scissors and nail files -- as long as the blades are less than 6cm long. Knitting needles and corkscrews will also be permitted in aircraft cabins.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) yesterday announced the changes, bringing New Zealand rules in line with those set down by the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
After the September 11, 2001, attacks on New York's World Trade Centre, New Zealand quickly introduced restrictive conditions on objects allowed in aircraft cabins.
The rules were relaxed to a degree in July 2002.
CAA director John Jones said the issue of what objects should be permitted onboard was under continual review.
"The overriding consideration is always public safety and personal security," Jones said.
The Aviation Security Service, which oversees boarding and airport security, was expecting minimal intervention for airline passengers as a result of the changes.
Security service general manager Mark Everitt said aviation bosses were constantly reviewing the level of threat and weighing it against the desire of passengers to experience as little disruption as possible to their travel plans.
"At this time we are happy to see the rules relaxed, but we still urge people to leave sharp objects at home or put them in their hold baggage before check-in," Everitt said. "In the current threat environment, we see it as the most prudent way of managing the risk."
Increased aircraft security, such as strengthened cockpit doors and restricted flight deck entry, has led to the relaxation of carry- on luggage rules.
New Zealand has joined most other countries, including the European Union, in easing restrictions. However, Australia and the United States have retained tougher rules.
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Source: Press, The; Christchurch, New Zealand
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