Baggage is scanned using X-ray machines, passengers walk through metal detectors

Baggage screening monitoring at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

Airport security refers to the techniques and methods used in protecting airports and by extension aircraft from crime and terrorism. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 156 KB) Airport security from de:Bild:Flughafenkontrolle. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 156 KB) Airport security from de:Bild:Flughafenkontrolle. ... Mrs. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Inductive sensor. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2048 × 1536 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2048 × 1536 pixel, file size: 1. ... Location within in Thailand Coordinates: , Country Settled Ayutthaya Period Founded as capital 21 April 1782 Government  - Type Special administrative area  - Governer Apirak Kosayothin Area  - City 1,568. ... Departure screen at Suvarnabhumi Structure at Suvarnabhumi Airport Terminal Suvarnabhumi Airport (Thai: ),(IATA: BKK, ICAO: VTBS), also known as (New) Bangkok International Airport, is the international airport serving Bangkok, Thailand. ... Flying machine redirects here. ... Terrorist redirects here. ...

Large numbers of people pass through airports every day. Such a large gathering of people presents a natural target for terrorism and other forms of crime due to the number of people located in a small area. Similarly, the high concentration of people on large airliners, the potential high lethality rate of attacks on aircraft, and the ability to use a hijacked airplane as a lethal weapon provide an alluring target for terrorism. An Airbus A340 airliner operated by Air Jamaica An airliner is a large fixed-wing aircraft with the primary function of transporting paying passengers. ...

Airport security provides a first line of defense by attempting to stop would-be attackers from bringing weapons or bombs into the airport. If they can succeed in this, then the chances of these devices getting on to aircraft are greatly reduced. As such, airport security serves two purposes: To protect the airport from attacks and crime and to protect the aircraft from attack.

Airport enforcement authority

While some countries may have uniform protection at all of their airports, in other countries like the United States, the protection is controlled at the state or local level. The primary personnel will vary and can include:

• A police force hired and dedicated to the airport
• A branch (substation) of the local police department stationed at the airport
• Members of the local police department assigned to the airport as their normal patrol area
• Members of a country's military
• Members of a country's airport protection service
• Police dog services for explosive detection, drug detection and other purposes

When additional personnel are required, then several of the groups listed above can be used and as required supplemented by other resources that include: A typical suburban police station in the United States (this one is in San Bruno, California). ... Police dog getting ready to search a vehicle for drugs A policemans dog is a dog that is trained specifically to assist police and similar law-enforcement personnel with their work. ... Explosive detection is a non-destructive inspection process to determine whether a container contains explosive material. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ...

• Officers from the normal agency, but in larger numbers using personnel not normally assigned to the airport
• Security guards
• Paramilitary forces
• Military forces

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Process and equipment

An image of Susan Hallowell, Director of the Transportation Security Administration's research lab, taken with backscatter x-ray system, used for airport security passenger screening

Many past tragedies were the result of travelers being permitted to carry either weapons or items that could be used as weapons on board aircraft so that they can hijack the plane. Travelers are quickly screened by a metal detector. More advanced explosive detection machines are being used in screening. Passengers must be screened to prevent the carrying of bombs aboard an aircraft. X-ray machines are often used to speed this process. Explosive detection machines can also used for both carry on and checked baggage. These detect volatile compounds given off from explosives using a kind of gas chromatography ^[1]. A recent development is the use of X-ray backscatter scanners to detect hidden weapons and explosives on passengers. These devices, which use Compton scattering, require that the passenger stand close to a flat panel and produce a high resolution image ^[2]. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 372 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (400 × 644 pixel, file size: 30 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 372 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (400 × 644 pixel, file size: 30 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... For other uses, see Weapon (disambiguation). ... Flying machine redirects here. ... Hijackers inside flightdeck of TWA Flight 847 Aircraft hijacking (also known as skyjacking and aircraft piracy) is the take-over of an aircraft, by a person or group, usually armed. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Inductive sensor. ... Explosive detection is a non-destructive inspection process to determine whether a container contains explosive material. ... For other uses, see Bomb (disambiguation). ... Mrs. ... For the Second Person album, see Chromatography (album). ... In physics, Compton scattering or the Compton effect, is the decrease in energy (increase in wavelength) of an X-ray or gamma ray photon, when it interacts with matter. ...

Generally people are screened through airport security into the concourses, where the gates are all located. This area is often called a secure or sterile area, and is referred to as airside. Passengers are discharged from airliners into the sterile area so that they usually will not have to be re screened if disembarking from a domestic flight; however they are still subject to search at any time. For those airports that have sit down eating establishments, a common feature is that they will use plastic cutlery and paper cups rather than metal cutlery and glasses made out of glass, lest they be used as a weapon. Traditionally, non-passengers were allowed on the concourses to meet arriving friends or relatives at their gates, but this is no longer allowed in the interest of security in the United States.

In some countries, specially trained individuals may engage passengers in a conversation to detect threats rather than solely relying on equipment to find threats. In the United States the TSA has run several dummy tests in several major airports to measure the success of catching people with bombs. In 2002, the TSA reported that roughly 60% of fake bombs or component parts to bombs were missed by covert screeners. In 2007, that percentage rose 75%^[3]. The tests are done by using undercover agents to carry fake bombs/parts in their carry on luggage and counting how many are successful with getting through security checkpoints. The TSA runs covert tests everyday and when a screener misses an undercover agent carrying dangerous items, they are immediately sent to remedial training.

Notable incidents

The single deadliest airline catastrophe resulting from the failure of airport security to detect an onboard bomb was Air India Flight 182 in 1985, which killed 329 people. Air-India Flight 182 was a Boeing 747 that exploded on June 23, 1985 while at an altitude of 31,000 feet (9500 m) above the Atlantic Ocean, south of Ireland; all 329 on board were killed, of whom 136 were children and 280 were Canadian citizens. ...

Another notable failure was the 1994 bombing of Philippine Airlines Flight 434, which turned out to be a test run for a planned terrorist attack called Operation Bojinka. The explosion was small, killing one person, and the plane made an emergency landing. Operation Bojinka was discovered and foiled by Manila police in 1995. Philippine Airlines, also known historically as Philippine Air Lines (PAL), is the national airline of the Philippines. ... Philippine Airlines Flight 434 was the route designator of a flight that flew on a Ninoy Aquino International Airport near Manila, Philippines - Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Cebu - New Tokyo International Airport (Now Narita International Airport), Narita, Japan near Tokyo route. ... Terrorist redirects here. ... Operation Bojinka (also known as Project Bojinka, Bojinka Plot, Bojinga, from Arabic: بجنكة – slang in many dialects for explosion and pronounced Bo-JIN-ka, except in Egyptian where it is Bo-GIN-ka) was a planned large-scale attack on airliners in 1995, and was... Nickname: Motto: Linisin Ikarangal Maynila Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Manila Coordinates: 14°35 N 121° E Country Region Districts 1st to 6th districts of Manila Barangays 897 Incorporated (city) June 10, 1574 Government  - Mayor Alfredo Lim (2007-2010; GO)  - Vice Mayor Isko Moreno (AM/PDP-Laban...

On May 30, 1972 three members of the Japanese Red Army undertook a terrorist attack, popularly called the Lod Airport massacre, at the Lod Airport, now known as the Ben Gurion International Airport, in Tel Aviv. Firing indiscriminately with automatic firearms and throwing grenades, they managed to kill 24 people and injure 78 others before being neutralized (one of them through suicide). One of the three terrorists, Kozo Okamoto, survived the incident. is the 150th day of the year (151st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... On May 30, 1972 three members of the Japanese Red Army undertook a terrorist attack in Lod Airport in Tel Aviv on behalf of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. ... Ben Gurion International Airport or Ben Gurion Airport (‎, Namal HaTeÅ«fa Ben GÅ«ryōn, Arabic: , maṭār Ben Ghuryon ad-dawlÄ«) (IATA: TLV, ICAO: LLBG), historically known as Lydda Airport and sometimes referred to today by its Hebrew acronym Natbag (‎), is the largest and busiest international airport in Israel. ... Tel-Aviv was founded on empty dunes north of the existing city of Jaffa. ... M2 machine gun An automatic firearm is a firearm that will continue to load and fire ammunition as long as the trigger (or other activating device) is pressed or until it runs out of ammunition. ... Grenade may refer to: The well-known hand grenade commonly used by soldiers. ... Kozo Okamoto (岡本公三 Okamoto Kōzō) was a member of the Japanese terrorist group, Japanese Red Army (JRA). ...

The Rome and Vienna airport attacks in December 1985 were two more instances of airport security failures. The attacks left 20 people dead when gunmen threw grenades and opened fire on travelers at El Al airline ticket counters. The Rome and Vienna Airport Attacks were two major terrorist attacks carried out on December 27, 1985. ... Categories: Airline stubs | Companies of Israel | Transportation in Israel | Airlines of Israel ...

On August 10, 2006, security at airports in the United Kingdom and the United States was raised significantly due to the uncovering by British authorities of a terror plot aimed at detonating liquid explosives on flights originating from these countries. This is also notable as it was the first time the US Terror Alert Level ever reached Red. The incident also lead to tighter restrictions on carrying liquids and gels in hand luggage in the EU. ^[4] is the 222nd day of the year (223rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Police at the scene of one of the raids, on Forest Road, Walthamstow, London. ...

Airport security by country

Canada

All restrictions involving airport security are determined by Transport Canada and are enforced by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA). Since the September 11, 2001 attacks, as well as the Air India bombing in 1985 and other incidents, airport security has tightened in Canada in order to prevent any attacks in Canadian Airspace. Transport Canada is the department within the government of Canada which is responsible for developing regulations, policies and services of transportation in Canada. ... The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (French:Administration canadienne de la sûreté du transport aérien) is a Canadian Crown corporation responsible for the security of air traffic within Canada. ... A sequential look at United Flight 175 crashing into the south tower of the World Trade Center The September 11, 2001 attacks (often referred to as 9/11—pronounced nine eleven or nine one one) consisted of a series of coordinated terrorist[1] suicide attacks upon the United States, predominantly... Air India Flight 182 was a Boeing 747 that exploded on June 23, 1985 while at an altitude of 31,000 feet (9500 m) above the Atlantic Ocean, south of Ireland; all 329 on board were killed, of whom 82 were children and 280 were Canadian citizens. ...

CATSA uses x-ray machines to verify the contents of all carry-ons as well as metal detectors, explosive trace detection (EDT) equipment and random physical searches of passengers at the pre-board screening points. X-ray machines, CTX machines, high-resolution x-rays and EDTs are also used to scan checked bags. All checked bags at most airports are required to be x-rayed for domestic flights, but all international baggage is always x-rayed. CATSA stands for the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, a federal security sceening organization officially formed January 1, 2003 Through The Canadain Ministry Of Transport following the September_11_terrorist_attacks. ... Charybdotoxin (CTX) is a toxin extracted from the venom of the scorpion Leiurus quinquestriatus hebraeus that blocks potassium channels. ...

CATSA also completed the first phase of its Restricted Area Identity Credential (RAIC) program in January of 2007. This program replaces the old Airport Restricted Area Passes issued to airport employees after security checks by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Transport Canada with new cards (issued after the same checks are conducted) that contain biometric information (fingerprints and iris scans) belonging to the person issued the RAIC. CATSA stands for the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, a federal security sceening organization officially formed January 1, 2003 Through The Canadain Ministry Of Transport following the September_11_terrorist_attacks. ... “CSIS” redirects here. ... RCMP redirects here. ... Transport Canada is the department within the government of Canada which is responsible for developing regulations, policies and services of transportation in Canada. ...

The RAIC has yet to be extended to the security permiter of Canadian airports for vehicles and persons entering from checkpoints not within airport terminals.

While CATSA is responsible for pre-board passenger and random non-passenger screening, they contract out to third-party "service providers" such as Aeroguard Ltd and Garda to train, manage and employ the screening officers. In addition, individual airport authroties which were privatized in the 1990s by the Canadian Government are responsible for general airport security rather than CATSA and normally contract out to private companies and in the case of large airports, pay for a small contingent of local police officers to remain onsite as well. CATSA stands for the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, a federal security sceening organization officially formed January 1, 2003 Through The Canadain Ministry Of Transport following the September_11_terrorist_attacks. ... Garda can refer to An Garda Síochána, the national police of the Republic of Ireland. ...

France

French security has been stepped up since terrorist attacks in France in 1986. In response France established the Vigipirate program. After a brief drop of the program it was reinstated in 1991. The program involves using troops to reinforce local security. The program increases requirements in screenings and ID checks. Since 1996 security check-points have transferred from the Police Nationale/Gendarmerie de l'Air to private companies hired by the airport authorities. A policeman from the border police and two soldiers from the Air Force, carrying FAMAS rifles, inspect Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport. ...

Hong Kong SAR

An armed police officer at Hong Kong International Airport

The Hong Kong International Airport is secured by the Hong Kong Police Force and Aviation Security Company (AVSECO). Within the police force, the Airport District is responsible for the safety and security of the airport island. Airport Security Unit (ASU) members are deployed around the airport and are visibly armed with H&K MP5 A3 Submachine Gun. The security of the restricted area is the responsibility of the police and AVSECO. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2304x1728, 325 KB) Summary An example of Airport security. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2304x1728, 325 KB) Summary An example of Airport security. ... Hong Kong International Airport (IATA: HKG, ICAO: VHHH) (Chinese: 香港國際機場; Jyutping: hoeng1 gong2 gwok3 zai3 gei1 coeng4; Mandarin Pinyin: ) is the principal airport in Hong Kong. ... Hong Kong International Airport (IATA: HKG, ICAO: VHHH) (Chinese: 香港國際機場; Jyutping: hoeng1 gong2 gwok3 zai3 gei1 coeng4; Mandarin Pinyin: ) is the principal airport in Hong Kong. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The MP5 is a third-generation submachine gun that sees widespread use among law enforcement and military forces. ...

While the airport is under the control of the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), the security power has been delegated to the AVSECO staffs. All persons and baggages carried by them must be X-Rayed and checked at the security screening points of the AVSECO (with a few exceptions at the Tenant Restricted Area). The Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) is the statutory body of Hong Kongs government responsible for the operations of the Hong Kong International Airport. ...

The Customs and Excise Department will check passengers and crews' luggage to prevent smuggling of drugs and contraband from entering Hong Kong. New regulations have been made similar to Europe as of April 2007, no liquids can be brought onto a plane which exceed 100ml.

India

India stepped up its airport security after the 1999 Kandahar hijacking. The Central Industrial Security Force , a paramilitary organisation is in charge of airport security. CISF formed an Airport Security Group this security force is dedicated to protect Indian airports. Each and every airport has now been givin an APSU (Airport Security Unit), a highly trained unit to counter unlawful interference with civil aviation, apart from the CISF every airline has a highly trained aviation security force which is a separate department. Indian Airlines Flight 814 (abbreviated IC-814) was a flight that flew from Kathmandu, Nepals Tribhuvan International Airport to Delhi, Indias Indira Gandhi International Airport. ... The Central Industrial Security Force (established in its present form: June 15, 1983) is a security force in India. ...

Terrorist threats and narcotics are the main threats in Indian airports. Another problem that some airports face is the proliferation of slums around the airport boundaries in places like Mumbai. Before you board the aeroplane, there is liable to be a search of your hand luggage. , “Bombay” redirects here. ... The Luggage. ...

Singapore

An Aetos auxiliary police officer stationed outside the Departure Hall of Terminal 2, Singapore Changi Airport

Security for the country's two international passenger airports, comes under the purview of the Airport Police Division of the Singapore Police Force, although resources are concentrated at Singapore Changi Airport where scheduled passenger traffic dominate. Seletar Airport, which specializes in handling non-scheduled and training flights, is seen as posing less of a security issue. Since the September 11, 2001 attacks, and the naming of Changi Airport as a terrorism target by the Jemaah Islamiyah, the airport's security has been stepped up. Roving patrol teams comprising of two soldiers and a police officer armed with machine guns patrol the terminals at random. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1728x1152, 414 KB) Description: Aetos auxiliary police officer stationed outside the Departure Hall of Terminal 2, Singapore Changi Airport. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1728x1152, 414 KB) Description: Aetos auxiliary police officer stationed outside the Departure Hall of Terminal 2, Singapore Changi Airport. ... The Aetos Security Management Private Limited, is one of the three private security companies authorised to provide armed security officers in Singapore to government organisations as well as private companies. ... Police officers in South Australia A police officer (or policeman/policewoman) is a warranted worker of a police force. ... Singapore Changi International Airport (Chinese: ; pinyin: ) or Changi Airport (IATA: SIN, ICAO: WSSS) is a major aviation hub in Asia, particularly in the Southeast Asian region, and is the main airport in Singapore. ... The Jurong Police Division Headquarters at Jurong West Avenue 5. ... Singapore Changi International Airport (Chinese: ; pinyin: ) or Changi Airport (IATA: SIN, ICAO: WSSS) is a major aviation hub in Asia, particularly in the Southeast Asian region, and is the main airport in Singapore. ... Seletar Airport (IATA: XSP, ICAO: WSSL) (Chinese: 实里达机场) was Singapores first international airport. ... A sequential look at United Flight 175 crashing into the south tower of the World Trade Center The September 11, 2001 attacks (often referred to as 9/11—pronounced nine eleven or nine one one) consisted of a series of coordinated terrorist[1] suicide attacks upon the United States, predominantly... Jemaah Islamiyah[1] (JI, Arabic phrase meaning Islamic Group or Islamic Community) is a Southeast Asian militant Islamic organization dedicated to the establishment of a Daulah Islamiyah[2] (Islamic State) in Southeast Asia incorporating Indonesia, Malaysia, the southern Philippines, Singapore and Brunei[3]. JI was added to the United Nations...

Assisting the state organizations, are the security services provided by the ground handlers, namely that of the Singapore Airport Terminal Services's SATS Security Services, and the Aetos Security Management Private Limited, formed from a merger of the Changi International Airport Services's airport security unit and that of other companies to become a single island-wide auxiliary police company. These officers man check-in counters to screen luggage, control movements into restricted areas, and so forth. Singapore Airport Terminal Services Limited (SATS) is the largest ground handling and inflight catering service provider at Singapore Changi Airport, as well as being involved in join ventures at fourteen other airports in the Asia Pacific region. ... SATS Security Services (SSS) is a subsidiary of Singapore Airport Terminal Services, providing security services for aviation-related activities at the Singapore Changi Airport. ... The Aetos Security Management Private Limited, is one of the three private security companies authorised to provide armed security officers in Singapore to government organisations as well as private companies. ... Changi International Airport Services or CIAS for short is a member of the DNATA group. ... A CISCO Security auxiliary police officer stands guard beside an armoured truck while his colleagues deliver high-valued goods to and from commercial clients at Raffles Place, Singapore. ...

Since 2005, an upgrade in screening technology and rising security concerns led to all luggage-screening processes to be conducted behind closed-doors. Plans are also in place to install over 400 cameras around the airport to monitor passenger activity around the clock and to check on suspicious parcels and activity to prevent bomb attacks similar to the 2005 Songkhla bombings in Southern Thailand where Hat Yai International Airport was targeted. Tenders to incorporate such a system was called in late September 2005 ^[5]. The 2005 Songkhla bombings in Songkhla Province on April 3, 2005 were a series of three bombings that took place in Hat Yai and Songkhla, and are believed to be part of the on-going South Thailand insurgency. ... Southern Thailand is a distinct region of Thailand, connected with the Central region by the narrow Kra Isthmus. ... Hat Yai International Airport (IATA: HDY, ICAO: VTSS) is the major southern hub airport in Hat Yai, Thailand. ...

Spain

Airport security in Spain is provided by different police forces, as well as private security guards. The Policía Nacional provides general security as well as passport (in international airports) and documentation checking. In Catalonia and Basque Country, the Mossos d'Esquadra and the Ertzaintza, respectively, have replaced the Policía Nacional except for documentation functions. The Guardia Civil handles the security and customs checking, often aided by private security guards. Local police provide security and traffic control outside the airport building itself. Policia Nacional is spanish for National Police, the name given to several police forces in the world: Policía Nacional (Colombia) Policía Nacional (El Salvador) Policía Nacional (Spain) Category: ... Anthem: Capital Barcelona Official language(s) Catalan,Spanish and Aranese. ... Pays Basque) see Northern Basque Country. ... Mosso dEsquadra in dress uniform Mossos dEsquadra (lit. ... Ertzaintza is the police force of the Basque Country, one of the autonomous communities of Spain. ... Río Nervión patrol boat, in Bilbao. ...

Safety measures are controlled by the state owned company Aena, and are bound to European Commission Regulations, as in other European Union countries ^{[6] [4]}. Aena is the name of the Spanish state owned company that owns and manage all Spanish airports. ... Berlaymont, the Commissions seat The European Commission (formally the Commission of the European Communities) is the executive branch of the European Union. ...

United Kingdom

The Department for Transport (DFT) is the heart of airport security in the United Kingdom. Along with the Home Office in September 2004, it started an initiative called the Multi Agency Threat and Risk Assessment (MATRA), which was initially piloted at five of the United Kingdom's major airports - Heathrow, Birmingham, East Midlands, Newcastle and Glasgow. Following successful trials, the scheme has now been rolled out across 44 airports. In the United Kingdom, the Department for Transport is the government department responsible for the transport network. ... The modern concept of Small Office and Home Office or SoHo , or Small or Home Office deals with the category of business which can be from 1 to 10 workers. ... Heathrow redirects here. ... Birmingham International Airport (IATA: BHX, ICAO: EGBB) is a major airport located 5. ... Nottingham East Midlands Airport (IATA: EMA, ICAO: EGNX) is an airport in the East Midlands of England, near Castle Donington in Leicestershire. ... Newcastle Airport (IATA: NCL, ICAO: EGNT) is the tenth largest airport in the United Kingdom. ... Glasgow International Airport (IATA: GLA, ICAO: EGPF) is located 8 miles (13 km) west of Glasgow city centre, near the towns of Paisley and Renfrew in Renfrewshire, Scotland. ...

Since the September 11th attacks in New York, the United Kingdom has been assessed as a high risk country due to its support of the United States both in its invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq. This article is about the state. ... Combatants Taliban al-Qaeda IMU Hezbi Islami United States ISAF Afghanistan Northern Alliance Commanders Mohammed Omar Obaidullah Akhund # Mullah Dadullah  Jalaluddin Haqqani Osama bin Laden Ayman al-Zawahiri Mohammad Atef  Juma Namangani  Tohir Yo‘ldosh Gulbuddin Hekmatyar Bismillah Khan Mohammed Fahim Abdul Rashid Dostum Dan McNeill Guy Laroche Ton van...

Currently there are limits as to the size of hand luggage (regardless of what it contains), and the amount of hand luggage that can be taken on board, as well as passengers not being allowed to take liquids bought before the sterile area on flights. All bags are screened via X-ray before being put on the plane. All passengers must walk through metal detectors. Human airport security has also been increased. There are also the usual checks of passports and boarding cards. On-line check-in is also now in use. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Inductive sensor. ... For Microsoft Corporation’s “universal login” service, formerly known as Microsoft Passport Network, see Windows Live ID. For other types of travel document, see Travel document. ...

Currently new methods of screening passengers are being considered to further improve airport security:

• Advanced X-Ray machines - Further developments in X-ray technology have meant that an entire 360 degree X-ray can be done of a person and can see under clothes, right down to the skin and bones.

Various criticisms have been brought up about this method. The latest X-Ray machines (Backscatters) are planned to be tested in several U.S. airports through 2005 and at London's Heathrow Airport. Due to their accuracy in looking under someone's clothes — genitalia have been displayed during tests, meaning it would be equal to that of a strip search — they will have to be carried out by someone of the same sex in accordance with strict rules. It is unlikely that everyone going through an airport would be liable to such a search. This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... A sex organ, or primary sexual characteristic, narrowly defined, is any of those parts of the body (which are not always bodily organs according to the strict definition) which are involved in sexual reproduction and constitute the reproductive system in an complex organism; namely: Male: penis (notably the glans penis... A strip search is the stripping (removal of clothing, search of person, or personal effects) of a person to check for weapons or other contraband. ...

United States

Prior to the 1970s American airports had minimal security arrangements to prevent aircraft hijackings. measures were introduced starting in the late 1960s after several high-profile hijackings. Hijackers inside flightdeck of TWA Flight 847 Aircraft hijacking (also known as skyjacking and aircraft piracy) is the take-over of an aircraft, by a person or group, usually armed. ...

Sky marshals were introduced in 1970 but there were insufficient numbers to protect every flight and hijackings continued to take place. Consequently in late 1972, the FAA required that all airlines begin screening passengers and their carry-on baggage by January 5, 1973. This screening was generally contracted to private security companies. Private companies would bid on these contracts, with the lowest bid usually being the winning one. The airline that had operational control of the departure concourse controlled by a given checkpoint would hold that contract. Although an airline would control the operation of a checkpoint, oversight authority was held by the FAA. C.F.R. Title 14 restrictions did not permit a relevant airport authority to exercise any oversight over checkpoint operations. Sky marshal (also known as air marshal or flight marshal) is a popular term for an undercover armed guard on board a commercial aircraft, to counter aircraft hijackings (skyjackings). Many carriers are known to have sky marshals on board on selected flights, for example, Swiss (since 1970; formerly Swissair), El... “FAA” redirects here. ... is the 5th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... For other uses, see Security (disambiguation). ...

The September 11, 2001 attacks prompted even tougher regulations, such as limiting the number of and types of items passengers could carry^[7] on board aircraft and requiring increased screening for passengers who fail to present a government issued photo ID. A sequential look at United Flight 175 crashing into the south tower of the World Trade Center The September 11, 2001 attacks (often referred to as 9/11—pronounced nine eleven or nine one one) consisted of a series of coordinated terrorist[1] suicide attacks upon the United States, predominantly... // German identity card with a KINEGRAM®. A piece of identification (ID) is a document designed to verify aspects of a persons identity. ...

The Aviation and Transportation Security Act generally required that by November 19, 2002 all passenger screening must be conducted by Federal employees. As a result, passenger and baggage screening is now provided by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security. Provisions to improve the technology for detecting explosives were included in the Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004. is the 323rd day of the year (324th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... TSA emblem The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is a U.S. government agency that was created as part of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act passed by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President George W. Bush on November 19, 2001. ... The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a Cabinet department of the federal government of the United States that is concerned with protecting the American homeland and the safety of American citizens. ...

Noticing the Demand for new technology in airport security, General Electric (GE) started to develop the Secure Registered Traveler System. The new system would use newly developed technology such as automated carry-on scanning, automatic biological pathogen detection, millimeter-wave full body scanning and a quadruple resonance carpet that would detect threats in shoes without having to take them off. The SRT program also works with smartcard technology along with fingerprint technology to help verify passengers. The fingerprint scanner also detects for explosive material traces on the persons fingers. These new sophisticated technologies will help improve efficiency at airports, but will also provide a more detailed search that is less intrusive to the passengers[1]

With the increase in security screening, some airports were led to have extensive security lines. To alleviate some of the lines, airports created Premium lines for passengers traveling in First or Business Class, or those who were elite members of a particular airlines Frequent Flyer program.

United States incidents

On February 27, 2006, at the Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City, in a airliner cargo area threatening graffiti was found in a area that was supposed to be accessible only to authorized personnel.^{[citation needed]} is the 58th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

on March 6, 2006 at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, an elderly man drove his car on to the runway going through two security gates. He made it to an active runway where Air France was preparing to land, though eventually controlled the man drove around for approximately 23 minutes before being stopped. On the same day a man made it on to the runway by running though a secure gate while it was being opened at Midway International Airport in Chicago. The man made it through the one of three perimeter entrances that did not have a camera in result closing down four different runways. This incident led to 222 aviation security officers being retrained and a redesign of all perimeter gates.^{[citation needed]} is the 65th day of the year (66th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

On March 11, 2006, after four years of continuous security breaches and staffing problems news reports indicated that federal officials removed the head of security at Newark Liberty International Airport.^{[citation needed]} is the 70th day of the year (71st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

On March 31, 2006, at Honolulu International Airport two baggage screeners pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of dollars in yen from outbound Japanese tourist luggage. According to prosecutors, the baggage screeners were apart of a group screens who stole money from outgoing luggage and divided the money amongst the group.^[8] is the 90th day of the year (91st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

References

See also

• Airline security
• Airport security repercussions due to the September 11, 2001 attacks
• Computer Assisted Passenger Prescreening System
• Registered Traveler
• Security theater
• CATSA
• SSSS
• Secure Flight

Airline security refers to a set of procedures as well as infrastructure designed to avoid security problems aboard aircraft. ... Box-cutter knives were apparently used in the September 11, 2001 attacks, though such knives are not usually considered weapons. ... The Computer Assisted Passenger Prescreening System (often abbreviated CAPPS) is a counter-terrorism system in place in the United States air travel industry. ... The Registered Traveler Pilot Program is an airline passenger security assessment system that was tested in the United States air travel industry in 2005. ... Signs such as this one appeared at Washington Dulles International Airport regarding new security measures Security theater are security countermeasures that provide the feeling of security while doing little or nothing actually to improve security. ... CATSA stands for the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, a federal security sceening organization officially formed January 1, 2003 Through The Canadain Ministry Of Transport following the September_11_terrorist_attacks. ... Secondary Security Screening Selection or Secondary Security Screening Selectee, known by its acronym SSSS, is an airport security measure in the United States which uses automatic profiling techniques to single-out passengers for additional inspection. ... Bags are scanned by X-ray machine, people are scanned by metal detectors Airport security refers to the techniques and methods used in protecting airports and by extension aircraft from crime and terrorism. ...

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Airport security

• Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
• Transport Canada
• US FAA
• US Transportation Security Administration
• "U.S. Airport Security Checkpoints Poised for Evolutionary Leap"