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Saturday, November 12, 2005
PAL flights comply with security rules for HK passengers
MANILA - Philippine Airlines has started to enforce a new Hong Kong aviation security ordinance that lists “prohibited acts” by passengers of any commercial aircraft flying to or out of the territory.
The prohibited acts are contained in Ordinance 14 of the Hong Kong Police Force, which covers all airlines serving the Hong Kong International Airport.
Prohibited
The acts include: violence, threats and destruction of property against passengers and crew of the flight; willfully obstructing a member of the crew in the performance of duties; failing to comply with instructions for safety precaution and the maintenance of discipline onboard; behaving in a disorderly manner.
Also prohibited are: tampering or interfering with any component, equipment or system installed at the aircraft; drunkenness and jeopardizing the safety of other persons and property and good order onboard; smoking in the aircraft; and operating any electronic device in violation of instructions.
The flight crew is required to report any violation of the ordinance to the Hong Kong Police Force.
The offenses are punishable by fines and imprisonment ranging from six months to five years. (PR)
(November 12, 2005 issue)
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