Damselfish
Contributor
Our sense is this is not about anything especially new, but that they have given up on them fixing it and maybe want to apply pressure however. Even years ago we've had to go through an additional security checkpoint (after the regular one) before getting on a US bound flight. (I don't know if those were added by the airline or who, but especially nice when you were then trapped in a boarding area with no food or bathroom facilities.)
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 26, 2018
Department of Homeland Security Issues Travel Advisory to the Republic
of the Philippines
WASHINGTON–The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced the
determination that aviation security at Ninoy Aquino International
Airport (MNL), which serves as a last-point-of-departure airport for
flights to the United States, does not maintain and carry out effective
security consistent with the security standards established by the
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). This determination
was based on assessments by a team of security experts from the
Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
In view of this finding and effective immediately, airlines issuing
tickets for travel between the United States and MNL are directed to
notify passengers in writing of this determination. The Secretary has
also directed this advisory be displayed prominently at all U.S.
airports that provide regularly scheduled service to MNL and that it be
published in the Federal Register, pursuant to sections 114 and 44907 of
Title 49 of the United States Code.
In coordination with the Department of State and the Department of
Transportation, TSA representatives have been working with the
Philippine government to assist airport and transportation authorities
in bringing MNL up to international security standards. TSA will
continue to work with the Philippines and assist its aviation
authorities with correcting the security deficiencies at the airport. In
addition, TSA will continue to assess security measures at the airport
and take appropriate actions as warranted.
Under section 44907 of Title 49 of the United States Code, DHS is
charged with the responsibility of assessing security at foreign
airports with direct service to the United States to ensure they meet
international standards as set by ICAO.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 26, 2018
Department of Homeland Security Issues Travel Advisory to the Republic
of the Philippines
WASHINGTON–The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced the
determination that aviation security at Ninoy Aquino International
Airport (MNL), which serves as a last-point-of-departure airport for
flights to the United States, does not maintain and carry out effective
security consistent with the security standards established by the
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). This determination
was based on assessments by a team of security experts from the
Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
In view of this finding and effective immediately, airlines issuing
tickets for travel between the United States and MNL are directed to
notify passengers in writing of this determination. The Secretary has
also directed this advisory be displayed prominently at all U.S.
airports that provide regularly scheduled service to MNL and that it be
published in the Federal Register, pursuant to sections 114 and 44907 of
Title 49 of the United States Code.
In coordination with the Department of State and the Department of
Transportation, TSA representatives have been working with the
Philippine government to assist airport and transportation authorities
in bringing MNL up to international security standards. TSA will
continue to work with the Philippines and assist its aviation
authorities with correcting the security deficiencies at the airport. In
addition, TSA will continue to assess security measures at the airport
and take appropriate actions as warranted.
Under section 44907 of Title 49 of the United States Code, DHS is
charged with the responsibility of assessing security at foreign
airports with direct service to the United States to ensure they meet
international standards as set by ICAO.
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