ALL passengers departing Cheddi Jagan International Airport for the United States are now subjected to stricter security screening.

This is a direct result of the attempted bombing of a Northwest Airlines plane en route to Detriot from Amsterdam on Christmas Day.

The alleged bomber, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, 23, a Nigerian who hails from a well-to-do family and was schooled in London, England, reportedly claimed he has links to Al Qaeda.

Sales Manager of Delta Airlines in Guyana, Mr. Junior Horatio told the Guyana Chronicle yesterday about the 100 per cent or tighter security check before boarding flights.

He said it is in accordance with an emergency amendment issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transport Security Administration (TSA) and includes a physical check of persons and their hand and check-in luggage after passing through the scanners.

Because of the additional measures, Horatio urged all travellers to adhere strictly to Delta’s 05:00 h check-in time, so as not to create any undue delay of the scheduled 08:30 h departure.

Caribbean Airlines Area Manager, Mr. Carlton De Four, who was at Timehri yesterday, overseeing operations for a 14:50 h departure for the U.S, agreed it is essential that there is minimum delay.

He emphasised the importance of passengers complying with the three-hour before departure check-in requirement, to allow for processing and avoid any inconvenience to themselves, as well.

De Four reminded that the restriction on controlled substances is still in force and, as such, persons should desist from placing such items as bottles of jam and liquor in their hand luggage.

They are advised to declare larger volumes of liquids, medications and baby formula. Food and breast milk are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bags but must be declared for inspection at checkpoints.