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Wirraway
16th Feb 2005, 15:15
Thurs "The Australian"
Matches banned on flights to the US
Steve Creedy, Aviation writer
February 17, 2005
SMOKERS dying to light up at the end of a long flight may soon find themselves in serious trouble if they take matches or a cigarette lighter on board US-bound aircraft.
go here for the story (http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,12274418%255E23349,00.html)
Jerricho
16th Feb 2005, 15:57
But my 1 litre bottle of Over Proof Bundy can stay. That's good. :rolleyes:
Sunfish
16th Feb 2005, 19:31
more stupidity,, I wonder how long before we travel naked with no baggage at all and locked into our seats?
togaroo
16th Feb 2005, 21:01
why dont they just ban passengers and be done with it - save a lot of hassle and money...
Pretty soon even if you could get to the US, no one will want to go and visit big brother!
chief wiggum
17th Feb 2005, 10:35
Why do you think that the Cubans Swim to the US ?
Ultralights
18th Feb 2005, 08:15
How long does it take to get to LA via Ship?? (from Syd) sounds like it will get you Into the US Quicker!
imagine the que when a few A380's arrive!
Pinky the pilot
18th Feb 2005, 08:55
Latest quote from Uncle Sam;
"Who said that I'm paranoid and why are they saying that about me??"
Seriously; there are times when I fear deeply for this world when I read and see what some authorities will do in the name of 'security'.
You only live twice. Once when
you're born. Once when
you've looked death in the face.
Ultralights
18th Feb 2005, 09:10
my sentiments exactly pinky! looks to me the terrorists are winning by a looooong way!