IP: F.A.A. Announces Stricter Rules; Knives No Longer Allowed -- get out your dull chopsticks

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

Lets see -- no razor blades sold? No  food knives on planes?  No 
screwdrivers? If this is the security we are going to get, we will continue 
to be in trouble. djf

http://www.nytimes.com/2001/09/13/national/13SECU.html

Airports were closed for a second day today. The F.A.A. said that once 
flights resumed, knives and cutting instruments of any size, made of metal, 
plastic or any other material, would no longer be allowed on commercial 
planes. They also cannot be used or sold in any part of airport terminals, 
including by diners in restaurants and concession stands.

Essentially, the new rules mean that airport diners will be left with forks 
and spoons, or possibly chopsticks, but no cutlery. The rules will tighten 
security but also increase the time to check baggage, enter airline 
terminals and board planes.



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