New Security Screening Rules for US Private Charters

The US Transportation Department has announced a new rule that requires all private air charter passengers and their carry-on luggage to undergo security screening.

The legislation closes a loophole in aviation security which reportedly left private carriers vulnerable to possible hijacking or sabotage attempts. The new standard does not include a provision for screening checked baggage, however the Transportation Security Administration is planning to address this security issue at a later date.

The passenger and carry-on baggage screening of private charters will be conducted by the same security personnel who perform the job for public charters and commercial service at the 429 US airports, reported Reuters.