Airport - Airport Security

Airport Security

Airport security normally requires baggage checks, metal screenings of individual persons, and rules against any object that could be used as a weapon. Since the September 11, 2001 attacks, airport security has dramatically increased.

See also: Airport security repercussions due to the September 11 attacks

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