AAA Calls Airport Security Milestone Important to Full Resumption of Air Travel.Business Editors/Travel & Airline Writers ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2002 New federal regulations in effect Friday (Jan. 18) requiring airlines to check every piece of luggage for explosives or to match luggage to passengers boarding planes are another important step toward the full resumption of air travel, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. . AAA, the largest leisure travel agency in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , has been a strong proponent of federal legislation to strengthen airline security and proposed its own "Common Sense Safe Passenger Plan" in October. "Since Sept. 11, AAA has been steadfast in its belief that the key to full resumption of air travel lies in restoring passenger faith in the safety and security of the nation's aviation system," said Robert L. Darbelnet, AAA president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "Safety and security are the wind beneath the wings of the aviation industry and that wind will be blowing more reliably thanks to these new inspections procedures." AAA also acknowledged that more work needs to be done to fully implement all safety measures safety measures, n.pl actions (e.g., use of glasses, face masks) taken to protect patients and office personnel from such known hazards as particles and aerosols from high-speed rotary instruments, mercury vapor, radiation exposure, anesthetic and contained in the Aviation and Transportation Security Act The Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA, Pub.L. 107-71 November 19, 2001) was enacted by the 107th United States Congress in the immediate aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks. signed into law on Nov. 19, 2001. While implementation of new security procedures is likely to increase the sense of security for many travelers, AAA is encouraging its 45 million members and the general public to continue to be patient in the face of expected delays as the new procedures are put into place. "On the whole, passengers have shown tremendous patience with security changes since Sept. 11, and I hope that will continue as airlines adjust to these latest security requirements," said Darbelnet. "At the same time, I would call on the airlines to make as much information available to travelers as quickly as possible, if there are going to be delays or other inconveniences to passengers." AAA recommends travelers check with their travel agent or airline on the status of their flight before heading to the airport and give themselves plenty of time in case they run into any unanticipated delays due to the latest security measures Noun 1. security measures - measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising" security . AAA news releases are available from http://www.aaa.com/news |
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