INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL ADVISORY
-Enhanced Traveler Security Measures-
On July 6, the United States Transportation Security Administration announced increased security measures required for all flights whose final destination is the United States of America. The majority of overseas airports will be asking passengers who are taking flights to the U.S., whether direct or connecting, to turn on all electronic devices. If not charged or turning on, devices may be confiscated and the traveler may be forced through an additional level of screening. Travelers may also see an increase in the inspection of shoes and hand luggage, as well as additional screening points in some airports’ boarding gates.
Please be prepared for any and all additional security measures and delays. Please also ensure that your electrical devices (phone, laptop, tablet, etc.) can power-up on demand at any point during your journey.
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The same applies to all passengers using UK Airports. Below is a recent extract from the Guardian newspaper.
What are the new security measures for UK Airports
Airline passengers entering and leaving the UK on potentially any routes – not just those to and from the US – will be expected to be able to show that electronic devices in their hand luggage can be powered up. These include mobile phones and laptops but also tablet devices, MP3 players, hairdryers or straighteners, cameras and camera equipment, travel irons and electric shavers.
What about luggage in hold?
The Department for Transport will not elaborate on whether there are separate checks already in place for electronic items in hold luggage but is advising passengers to make sure that all electronic devices, including those being checked in to hold, can be turned on when requested.