Frantic scenes of passenger congestion at Christchurch Airport may be a taste of things to to come if airport security regulations are extended to regional flights from all airports. Natalie Martin was caught unawares by the long snaking queue which extended from the security screening area back to the entrance doors of the terminal. JUSTIN MCMANUS/STUFF This photo from Stuff archives shows security screening at an unnamed airport - Aviation Security would not allow pictures of Christchurch security screening. "Our advice to all who are flying out of Christchurch Airport is to arrive early to allow extra time for security screening," Watson said. An Aviation Security Services spokesman said that in light of recent events in Christchurch, security screening had been put in place for domestic flights departing Christchurch which have 30 passenger seats or more.

Source: Stuff March 25, 2019 04:07 UTC