31. While carry-on and checked bags remain a concern, airline officials want security to pay more attention to the people getting on the airplane. 32. While the details of that plan are worked out, checked bags are subject to hand searches at airline check-in counters. 33. --Yet another client was upset because he was told he could have a maximum of two checked bags at the airport. 34. Police intent on averting more terrorist attacks checked bags for bombs at major train stations Tuesday, tightening security already heavy after two bombings. 35. At the same time, he noted, checked bags are not routinely screened for explosives. 36. By the end of the year, all checked bags will have to be screened by explosive detection equipment. 37. In Britain, all checked bags must be screened for explosives with X-ray or CT machines similar to medical CAT scanners. 38. The airline industry is trying to delay a January deadline for inspecting all checked bags for explosives. 39. They would expand anti-hijacking training for crews and move toward inspecting all checked bags and matching passengers and bags. 40. Among the safety improvements are increased searches of carry-on baggage, more screening of checked bags and pre-flight inspections of all international flights. |