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CBC News - Canada - Carry-on baggage subject to strict new rules
Glad I'm not flying to the U.S. anytime soon. It was already difficult to fly through American airspace before, even for connecting flights, but now this. I don't see how this knee-jerk reaction is going to really prevent anything. The act already happened.
My question is... why is security in North America being increased so drastically when the passenger came from Amsterdam? Shouldn't our governments be putting pressure on the departure countries too? I haven't heard any statements put out by the Netherlands about this.
Furthermore, why is Canada being hit with these restrictions when terrorist acts have never originated from our country?
Let's recall some facts about the Nigerian:
- paid cash
- one-way ticket
- Nigerian citizen
- had recently traveled to Yemen
- was on a list
Red flag anyone?
Maybe we shouldn't be hassling every day people with more security measures, and hassle our authorities instead? They were the ones who messed up, not us.
Article said:Canadian airline passengers are barred from bringing any carry-on luggage aboard U.S.-bound flights, with some key exceptions, under new security rules announced Monday.
Transport Canada decreed the new airport security measures — which take effect immediately — in a statement Monday evening. They include a prohibition on bringing baggage aboard the cabin of any flight bound for the United States, with certain exceptions:
Medication or medical devices, including crutches, canes, walkers and containers carrying life-sustaining items.
Small purses.
Cameras.
Coats.
Items for care of infants.
Laptop computers
Musical instruments.
Diplomatic or consular bags.
Other special needs items.
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Air Canada has also decided that once airborne, passengers will not be allowed to leave their seats for one hour before landing.
Glad I'm not flying to the U.S. anytime soon. It was already difficult to fly through American airspace before, even for connecting flights, but now this. I don't see how this knee-jerk reaction is going to really prevent anything. The act already happened.
My question is... why is security in North America being increased so drastically when the passenger came from Amsterdam? Shouldn't our governments be putting pressure on the departure countries too? I haven't heard any statements put out by the Netherlands about this.
Furthermore, why is Canada being hit with these restrictions when terrorist acts have never originated from our country?
Let's recall some facts about the Nigerian:
- paid cash
- one-way ticket
- Nigerian citizen
- had recently traveled to Yemen
- was on a list
Red flag anyone?
Maybe we shouldn't be hassling every day people with more security measures, and hassle our authorities instead? They were the ones who messed up, not us.