This morning, on its first flight to Miami, the first controls established by the TSA were carried out promptly and smoothly.
Buenos Aires, July 19, 2017.-As announced by the US Department of Homeland Security (TSA for its initials in English) at the end of June, enhanced security measures have come into force as of today for passengers traveling to the United States, carrying electronic devices larger than a smartphone in the cabin.
Aerolineas Argentinas has already made the purchase of three screening equipment that will be delivered this weekend, due to the enormous worldwide demand for this type of equipment and consequent delays in delivery. Until then, the company applies an alternative inspection procedure (using dogs specially trained to detect explosives), a procedure already approved by the TSA.
This measure, already implemented today by Aerolineas Argentinas, reaches all airlines that carry passengers to the United States, including US companies. It includes devices - such as laptops, tablets, cameras, camcorders, geolocators (gps), among others - that from today are analyzed with an explosives detector.
It should be noted that the new protocol will not apply to baggage or electronic devices checked in to be carried in the hold of the aircraft.
The inspection is done randomly at the last pre-boarding checkpoint, just before entering the aircraft. It occurs at the same moment of control of liquids and gels and does not demand more time than the usual controls.
The new measure set by the TSA seeks to control that the devices do not have explosive material.
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Founded in 1950, Aerolineas Argentinas is one of the leading companies in South America. From its operational bases at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery and Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, Aerolíneas Argentinas flies to 24 international destinations in America and Europe. Along with Austral Lineas Aereas, Aerolineas operates flights to 37 destinations in Argentina, and provides dynamic connections between Argentina and the region through its relaunched operations center at Jorge Newbery Airport (Aeroparque). The Aerolineas Group is currently carrying out a fleet renewal program, consisting of Airbus 330, Airbus 340, Boeing 737-700/800 and Embraer 190 aircraft. Since September 2012, Aerolíneas Argentinas is member of the SkyTeam global alliance.