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Old 08-13-2006 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by PILOTGUY
If you are in uniform, you are exempt. If you are commuting, jumpseating, whatever....you are exempt. The problem will come if you try and do that stuff out of uniform and did not check your bag.
This is a read file from my company. It is dated the 10th, so things might have changed, but as of yesterday, I haven't seen any. Also ALPA's Fast Read also pointed out "uniformed FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS" are exempt. I read that as a working crew, not a "commuter/jumpseater".?

SECURITY DIRECTIVE

Due to recent developments, the Unites States is on a heightened security alert.

Newly increased security measures are temporarily in effect.

Possession of the following items will not be permitted in the cabin and these items will be confiscated from pax at security check points. This list provides examples of prohibited items but is not all-inclusive:

• Liquids (e.g. Visine, cough syrup, alcohol)
• Gels (e.g. gel deodorants)
• Creams (e.g. hand creams, tooth paste)

Increased scrutiny during security searches is to be expected. Van pick-up times are being temporarily adjusted so that crews will arrive at the aircraft 1 hour prior scheduled departure. Crew Scheduling is advising all down line crews via telephone. Please do not adjust the van pick-up times. This is expected to go through at least Sunday 8/13.

• Uniformed crew members will be exempt from these searches, as well as the confiscation of their personal articles fitting the above descriptions.

• Deadheading crewmembers are encouraged to travel in uniform to avoid this expected inconvenience and possible delay.

Jumpseating crewmembers are not exempt.

On the aircraft: Crewmembers are expected to be alert to their surroundings. While crewmembers are not expected to be policemen, should a prohibited item come to your attention during the course of your duties, it is to be confiscated and given to the gate agent.

Cooperation with security and TSA representatives is expected of all crewmembers. Should an issue arise at a security checkpoint, cooperate with TSA, and report the incident to Flight Ops management for further action.

We will continue to provide you with updates as additional information becomes available.
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