–
Locks have been broken since the automated screening system started in March.
–
Will you offer us a hand? Every gift, regardless of size, fuels our future.
Your critical contribution enables us to maintain our independence from shareholders or wealthy owners, allowing us to keep up reporting without bias. It means we can continue to make Jewish Business News available to everyone.
You can support us for as little as $1 via PayPal at [email protected].
Thank you.
–
Sources inform ”Globes” that 22, 000 passengers have had their luggage broken open during the security check at Ben Gurion Airport, since the new automated hold baggage screening (HBS) system became operational.
The sources say that the HBS system has inspected more than 800, 000 pieces of baggage since it became operational on March 9, 2014, which means that 7% of suitcases have had their locks broken. More than 320, 000 pieces of baggage were inspected over the Passover holiday.
To minimize the damage, on screens at the airport, the Airports Authority recommends passengers not to lock their luggage. The recommendation is controversial, because many passengers do not want baggage handlers or anyone else possibly rifling through their possessions.
The recommendation is especially odd, given the alternative: obtaining an international license for a TSE standard master key to open luggage locks. These locks are available at stores, such as MEMSI and Lametayel, for NIS 50-100 (about $14.5 – $28) , relieving passengers of the risk of leaving their suitcases unlocked or finding the locks broken.
The Airports Authority said in response, “The Airports Authority is due to obtain a license for a master key that will open TSA standard locks. Locks that comply with this standard will be opened and closed. All other locks will be broken.”
Published by Globes [online], Israel business news – www.globes-online.com
