The failed terrorist attack on a Christmas Day flight from Amsterdam to Detroit has prompted a review of security measures at many airports around the world, including Australia, the US and Canada, according to corporate travel agency, BCD Travel.
Business travellers are advised to allow extra time for check-in at major international airports, particularly if flying to or out of the US. Some airlines are even requesting that passengers including corporate travellers arrive three hours ahead of departure rather than the usual two hours.
Increased security measures include full body pat downs and full body scanning devices – which will be introduced at Australian international airports in 2011. In Canada, all travellers including corporate travellers bound for the US will not be allowed to take any carry-on luggage, except for handbags and briefcases. Full body scanners will also be installed at nine Canadian airports.