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Old 6th Apr 2005, 16:05
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Catering security

We have just had a change whereby our catering containers/bars etc. are not to be opened until after take off, apparently a new goverment security ruling. I am curious if other companies have picked this up in the same way as ours as it actually seems to be ANTI secuity as I would have thought it more likely for a bomb to be placed in a container before loading than after, prior to this ruling the containers were checked by the crew before departure, now the first you will know of a suspect item is after take off
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Despite the assurances from the company that all containers are checked, I do think that this is not a good way forward.

Yes, the luggage is checked by x ray. Yes, the crew and cleaners etc are security checked, but the fact remains that these containers are a vulnerable route for unscrupulous people to get items onto an aeroplane.

The other downside is that if the crew find things missing, who suffers - the passengers - who pays our wages - the passengers - who won't book with us again - the passengers !
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foxmoth, it sounds very odd to me and, as you say, not conducive to security. I would suggest you ask your company security officer to query it with DfT TranSec.
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Maybe worth taking it up with BALPA or the IPA, or the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators, or all 3! Sounds a bit blooming cock-eyed to me.
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apparently a new goverment security ruling.
If that's the case, wouldn't all operators be compelled to do the same?
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