Trans-Tasman plane plans stall

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A Firstline investigation has revealed that a proposal to reclassify trans-Tasman travel has hit problems.
A Firstline investigation has revealed that a proposal to reclassify trans-Tasman travel has hit problems.

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04 Oct 2011 11:02a.m.

Kim wrote:

Lain..I refer you to the 3rd to last paragraph..It clearly states xrays taken will be assessed while in flight.

04 Oct 2011 09:06a.m.

Iain wrote:

Kim: that's "risky goods", as in biosecurity risk, not dangerous, as in terrorist. The x-ray images that are to be used are from Australian authrotities screening of baggage BEFORE the plane leaves, so all dangerous items will have already been assessed - just not stray apples and the like.

03 Oct 2011 08:46a.m.

Kim wrote:

I'm a little confused? If the object of xraying your bag is to ensure no dangerous goods or even "bombs" are put on planes wouldn't waiting until they are half way across to look at them a bit....STUPID