歐洲機場將進一步放寬安檢限制英語美文

英國交通部(Department of Transport)昨日表示，針對歐洲航空旅客的`限制將進一步放寬，包括那些使用英國機場的乘客。

Restrictions on air travellers in Europe, including those using UK airports, are to be further relaxed, UK’s Department of Transport said yesterday.

根據新規定，美國和加拿大實施的有關乘客攜帶液體物品登機的規定，也將在歐洲實施，即允許乘客攜帶飲料和化粧品通過安檢登機，但數量有所限制，並且須放在透明膠袋內。新規定將於週一生效。

Under new rules planned to come into effect from Monday, similar rules on the transport of liquids will apply in Europe as in the US and Canada, with passengers allowed to carry drinks and toiletries through security checks in limited quantities and in clear plastic bags.

此前，歐盟(EU)與美國交通運輸安全官員經過討論決定，在國際恐怖主義繼續對交通運輸業構成威脅的情況下，將採取措施進一步統一航空安全標準。

The move follows discussions between European Union and US transport security officials that have resulted in moves towards greater harmonisation of standards of airline security amid a continuing threat to the transport sector from international terrorism.

但英國交通部昨晚表示，據其所知，沒有任何安全計劃表明英國準備效仿法國的做法。在法國，戴高樂機場(Charles de Gaulle airport)的70餘名穆斯林工人(行李工和飛機保潔工)因可能對乘客構成威脅，被取消了安全通行證。

However, the DoT said last night that it knew of no security plans to suggest Britain was about to follow the example of France, where over 70 Muslim workers – baggage handlers and aircraft cleaners – have been stripped of their security clearance for allegedly posing a risk to passengers at Charles de Gaulle airport.