The Golden Triangle Regional Airport has stepped up its security along with airports nationwide, but the airport”s director said travelers won”t notice.
Tougher airline security measures were imposed Christmas Day after a man flying from Nigeria to Amsterdam, then to the U.S. on a Northwest Airlines flight, tried to ignite an explosive as the plane prepared to land in Detroit.
Mike Hainsey, director of GTR, says the Transportation Security Administration was quick to issue system-wide changes Friday. GTR has already implemented the changes, which are described as “transparent.”
“At the airport itself, you”ll see very little difference. There are things being done, but they”re being done behind the scenes,” said Hainsey, who declined to give specifics.
More obvious changes may greet passengers once they”ve boarded their flights, such as being asked to remain seated for one hour prior to landing. The majority of airline changes are aimed at overseas and international flights and may not affect domestic flights.
Hainsey says the new security measures have not created delays at GTR. Travelers still have to pass through metal detectors and have their bags screened, but likely won”t be affected by the changes.
Jason Browne was previously a reporter for The Dispatch.
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