Thu, Jun 26, 2003
Don't Even THINK of Bringing Flammables Aboard
Leave fireworks behind if you are
flying somewhere to celebrate Independence Day, the U.S. Department
of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
warned the public Wednesday.
"People who thoughtlessly bring fireworks on board airplanes put
themselves and fellow passengers at great risk," said FAA
Administrator Marion C. Blakey. "Because of the hazards involved,
all fireworks, down to the smallest sparklers and poppers are
strictly prohibited, and violators risk thousands of dollars in
fines and a possible prison sentence if they bring them on
flights."
In the Southeast, where fireworks are sold widely,
the FAA this month sent hazardous-materials agents out to fireworks
retailers to distribute educational brochures and posters
explaining the dangers of fireworks aboard aircraft. To reach an
even wider audience during their visits, FAA agents [!] also
discussed the problem with local media. In the Southwest, agents
held press conferences at airports in Houston, New Orleans and
Dallas/Ft. Worth to communicate the same message. The agency
estimates its "Fireworks Don’t Fly" community-outreach effort
has reached millions of people.
Rules Have Changed.
Friction can ignite even the
smallest toy caps in the pressurized atmosphere of flight [sic],
potentially resulting in fires that could have devastating results.
Because of this very real danger, domestic and international
regulations prohibit the carriage of fireworks and firework novelty
items in passengers’ checked or carry-on baggage, or on
passengers’ persons. With many more bags being searched under
tightened security, fireworks are more likely to be discovered.
Violators of the hazardous-materials regulations are subject to
civil penalties of up to $30,000 per violation and to criminal
prosecutions of up to five years in prison along with fines of up
to $250,000 for individuals and $500,000 for corporations.
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