Tue, Nov 29, 2011
Four Percent Say They Have Done So Intentionally In Violation
Of Rules
A recent survey by Australian flight comparison site Skyscanner
has revealed that 28% of travellers have 'smuggled' contraband
liquids past airport security either accidentally, or in full
knowledge that they are breaking the rules.
Almost 1000 people responded to the poll which revealed that 42%
believe current rules are too restrictive overall, with 18%
complaining that different airports appear to have different rules
and that the current regulations need to be standardized across all
airports around the world. Only 2% believed the legislation did not
go far enough. However, despite rules perceived as overly
restrictive, four percent of respondents admitted that they have
purposely smuggled liquids through security - and gotten away with
it.
"The '100ml (3 ounce in the U.S.) rule' for liquids is certainly
one of the more annoying aspects of flying so it's perhaps not
surprising to hear that so many people have taken 'illegal' amounts
of liquids through security," said Skyscanner travel editor Sam
Baldwin. "However the fact that a proportion of travellers have
done this intentionally and got away with it is more of a concern.
It's important to remember that these restrictions are in place for
a reason, however, most travellers would welcome the solution of
more sophisticated security technology that might allow the
restrictions to be relaxed or repealed altogether."
In 2009 it was announced that new X-ray scanners capable of
identifying liquid explosives were being trialled which could have
meant a relaxation of the liquid restrictions in 'as little as 12
months'. However, since then, the rules have remained in place with
no further indication that any changes to the restrictions will
take place anytime soon.
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