Flybe welcomes airport security proposals

Government proposals to tighten security at airports have been welcomed by no-frills carrier Flybe.

Earlier this week Gordon Brown gave a speech indicating that checks would be strengthened.

This has fuelled speculation that more baggage screening will be undertaken at transport hubs and that passenger searches will be stepped up.

Carriers had been expected to react with dismay to the proposals, due to the potential delays and congestion at airports that might be caused.

However, Mike Rutter, chief commercial officer at Flybe, said the measures were necessary to ensure passenger safety.

He said: "Flybe compliments the prime minister for paying such strict attention to the nation's security.

"We welcome the progressive removal of hand baggage restrictions as a clear signal that aviation is more than capable of managing its own complex security affairs - the regions of the UK rely on aviation and those passengers know how seriously their airports and airlines take this issue."

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