Airlines: New rules keep passengers in seats

Airlines: New rules keep passengers in seats

WASHINGTON – Some airlines were telling passengers on Saturday that new government security regulations prohibit them from leaving their seats beginning an hour before landing

The regulations are a response to a suspected terrorism incident on Christmas Day.

Air Canada said in a statement that new rules imposed by the Transportation Security Administration limit on-board activities by passengers and crew in U.S. airspace. The airline said that during the final hour of flight passengers must remain seated. They won't be allowed access to carryon baggage or to have any items on their laps.

Flight attendants on some domestic flights are informing passengers of similar rules. Passengers on a flight from New York to Tampa Saturday morning were also told they must remain in their seats and couldn't have items in their laps, including laptops and pillows.

The TSA issued a security directive for U.S.-bound flights from overseas, according to a transportation security official who spoke on condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to speak publicly.

The official said passengers traveling internationally could see increased security screening at gates and when they check their bags, as well as additional measures on flights such as stowing carryons and personal items before the plane lands.

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said in a statement Saturday that passengers flying to the U.S. from overseas may notice extra security, but she said the measures "are designed to be unpredictable, so passengers should not expect to see the same thing everywhere."

A Nigerian passenger on a Northwest Airlines flight from Amsterdam allegedly attempted to start a fire as the plane prepared to land in Detroit on Friday, according to authorities. The incident has sparked a major international terrorism investigation.

Air Canada said it was limiting passengers to one carryon bag in response to a request from the U.S. and Canadian governments.

The airline advised U.S.-bound passengers to restrict their carryon item to "the absolute minimum" or to not carry any bag on board at all.

"Carriage of any carryon item will result in lengthy security delays for the customer," the airline said.

U.S.-bound flights on all airlines are experiencing significant delays, said Duncan Dee, Air Canada's executive vice president and chief operating officer.

A spokeswoman with Infraero, a Brazilian government agency that oversees airport infrastructure, said that airlines had been asked by federal authorities to add another layer of security for international flights originating in the country after the attempted attack in the U.S.

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because she was not authorized to discuss the matter, said that passengers would face an extra screening that would take place just before they boarded planes. She would give no more details, citing security concerns.

David Castelveter, a spokesman for the Air Transport Association, said the domestic airline industry has been in close coordination with the security administration since Friday's incident and there will be increased scrutiny of passengers. He declined to comment on whether new regulations have been put in place.

what if you have to pee?

they're gonna have to install wrist restraints too

wait...I got another idea....

give us drugs to put us all to sleep for the trip

c/thru wrote:

wait...I got another idea....

give us drugs to put us all to sleep for the trip

Michael Jackson's doctor will Volunteer his services.

Joebert wrote:

c/thru wrote:

wait...I got another idea....

give us drugs to put us all to sleep for the trip

Michael Jackson's doctor will Volunteer his services.

good point ... I'll just keep watching the travel channel

c/thru wrote:

they're gonna have to install wrist restraints too

hmmm, bondage airlines. i think i see a niche

c/thru wrote:

Joebert wrote:

c/thru wrote:

wait...I got another idea....

give us drugs to put us all to sleep for the trip

Michael Jackson's doctor will Volunteer his services.

good point ... I'll just keep watching the travel channel

i say allow an armed flight attendant on every flight

Next you wil have to wak through check naked. That should cut down on travelers.

KK wrote:

c/thru wrote:

they're gonna have to install wrist restraints too

hmmm, bondage airlines. i think i see a niche

combine it with Joebert's nekkid airport idea

Joebert wrote:

Next you wil have to wak through check naked. That should cut down on travelers.

i'm not traveling to any senior citizen areas

c/thru wrote:

KK wrote:

c/thru wrote:

they're gonna have to install wrist restraints too

hmmm, bondage airlines. i think i see a niche

combine it with Joebert's nekkid airport idea

well that's one way to eliminate concealed weapons

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c/thru wrote:

well that's one way to eliminate concealed weapons

well, maybe....we're still gonna need restraints, anethesia...
or cavity searches

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KK wrote:

c/thru wrote:

well that's one way to eliminate concealed weapons

well, maybe....we're still gonna need restraints, anethesia...
or cavity searches

i still say allow armed security on flights. time to stop screwing around

KK wrote:

i still say allow armed security on flights. time to stop screwing around

Ok...but did you ever watch the movie Con Air ?

yeah, it didn't work out so well

c/thru wrote:

KK wrote:

i still say allow armed security on flights. time to stop screwing around

Ok...but did you ever watch the movie Con Air ?

yeah, it didn't work out so well

that's hollywood, not real life

KK wrote:

c/thru wrote:

KK wrote:

i still say allow armed security on flights. time to stop screwing around

Ok...but did you ever watch the movie Con Air ?

yeah, it didn't work out so well

that's hollywood, not real life

Real life isn't real well for the airlines. So I still say fly naked, everyone including the stewardesses and pilots. All naked all the time.

Joebert wrote:

KK wrote:

c/thru wrote:

KK wrote:

i still say allow armed security on flights. time to stop screwing around

Ok...but did you ever watch the movie Con Air ?

yeah, it didn't work out so well

that's hollywood, not real life

Real life isn't real well for the airlines. So I still say fly naked, everyone including the stewardesses and pilots. All naked all the time.

except most of the stewaresses thes days are gay men

How do you know they are gay?

Joebert wrote:

KK wrote:

c/thru wrote:

KK wrote:

i still say allow armed security on flights. time to stop screwing around

Ok...but did you ever watch the movie Con Air ?

yeah, it didn't work out so well

that's hollywood, not real life

Real life isn't real well for the airlines. So I still say fly naked, everyone including the stewardesses and pilots. All naked all the time.

personally, i am ok with the concept, except i am been trapped by the window by some pretty big and scary people.... the thought of having to squeeze past them to go to the ladies room is pretty daunting

these uniforms might just work.....

Real life isn't real well for the airlines. So I still say fly naked, everyone including the stewardesses and pilots. All naked all the time.[/quote]

personally, i am ok with the concept, except i am been trapped by the window by some pretty big and scary people.... the thought of having to squeeze past them to go to the ladies room is pretty daunting

these uniforms might just work.....


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now those are some friendly skies

Works for me.

Joebert wrote:

Works for me.

looks like she works hard for the money

KK wrote:

Joebert wrote:

Works for me.

looks like she works hard for the money

so u better treat her right

jamesjchrist wrote:

KK wrote:

Joebert wrote:

Works for me.

looks like she works hard for the money

so u better treat her right

or otherwise she'll turn into a bad girl?