Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Flying from Luton to Berlin - Fluids and Electronics Purchased in Departures Could Be Taken On Board I travelled back home on Friday night with easyJet from Luton to Berlin Schoenefeld. New restrictions on hand luggage were in force due to the increased security level. I came prepared with just my ID, glasses and money. Checkin took a lot longer than normal although this seemed to be due to the inexperience of the additional staff that easyJet had brought in rather than anything intrinsic about the new regulations. The security staff were very efficient and seemed to be coping well with the increased workload (everyone had to remove their shoes and be hand searched). In departures there were large signs stating that all items purchased in Departures could be taken onboard aircraft. This could include electronic items from Dixons, cosmetics, toiletries and razor blades from Boots etc. If electronic devices brought through security present a risk as potential detonators, surely this is also true of items purchased in Departures? Are we seeing the intent of the initial regulations diluted by the lobbying of the retail outlets in Departures? 12:10:23 PM    comment []  trackback []