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Warn US pax to arrive early !T
HE enhanced security
measures that were
announced by the US
Department of Homeland
Security in June this year
have come into effect after a
120-day grace period.
Travel agents should urge
travellers to be prepared
for enhanced passenger
screening by airlines. This
could include short interviews
or questionnaires, as well
as heightened inspection of
electronic devices.
Airlines are advising
customers to arrive at the
airport at least three hours
ahead of departure time and
to proceed to their departure
gate promptly.
The new measures were
introduced to replace the
laptop ban that was eventually
abandoned by the US
government earlier this year.
Airlines that fail to comply
with the new requirements
could ‘run the risk of
additional security restrictions
being imposed’, according
to the US Department of
Homeland Security.
Spokesperson for SAA,
Tlali Tlali, told TNW US-bound
passengers would only be
able to check in for US
flights at designated checkin
counters, as the airline
would start to implement the
required interview process at
check-in.