I received this today from a friend in Taiwan. I think it speaks for itself:
I visited Kuala Lumpur last weekend on business flying on the Taiwanese carrier EVA Airways. I bought a small manicure set duty free on board as a present for my wife.
When starting my return journey from KL, said manicure set was spotted by X Ray in my baggage. I had to surrender it to security for collection at the other end.
EVA were still selling these things on the return flight.
So - You cannot take weapons on board a plane - but it's OK to buy them on the plane duty free!!!
Understand me one & all - I'm all for tighter security - no problem for me. But a little ironic eh???
[ 03 October 2001: Message edited by: Seat 32F ]