SA airport security bans uncharged devices
Jesse D. Mulder | Technology Monday 7 July 2014 - 5:56pm
http://www.enca.com/business-usual-sa-airport-security
JOHANNESBURG - The US has issued new requirements about cellphones and tablet computers, saying passengers will not be allowed to board direct flights to America, if their electronic devices are not fully charged.
This is due to a perceived increase in non-specific terror threats from the African, European and Middle Eastern regions.
Passengers will be asked to turn on their electronic devices during security screenings, as it is feared that explosive devices placed inside phones and other electronics may evade detection if the device is switched off.
According to eNCA US correspondent Simon Marks, Apple iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones are raising the most concern for US airport security and have been singled out for additional screening.
As well as the additional screenings of electronic devices, the US Homeland Security Department is advising that airport security from the aforementioned regions also have passengers' shoes checked before boarding flights to the US.
However, it is business as usual at South African airports for now. Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) said security has not been stepped up, as no formal directive has been received.
Acsa said it was confident that the current security measures it has in place were sufficient to protect the safety if its passengers.
Jesse D. Mulder | Technology Monday 7 July 2014 - 5:56pm
http://www.enca.com/business-usual-sa-airport-security
JOHANNESBURG - The US has issued new requirements about cellphones and tablet computers, saying passengers will not be allowed to board direct flights to America, if their electronic devices are not fully charged.
This is due to a perceived increase in non-specific terror threats from the African, European and Middle Eastern regions.
Passengers will be asked to turn on their electronic devices during security screenings, as it is feared that explosive devices placed inside phones and other electronics may evade detection if the device is switched off.
According to eNCA US correspondent Simon Marks, Apple iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones are raising the most concern for US airport security and have been singled out for additional screening.
As well as the additional screenings of electronic devices, the US Homeland Security Department is advising that airport security from the aforementioned regions also have passengers' shoes checked before boarding flights to the US.
However, it is business as usual at South African airports for now. Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) said security has not been stepped up, as no formal directive has been received.
Acsa said it was confident that the current security measures it has in place were sufficient to protect the safety if its passengers.