Row over move by US to snoop on air travellers
A row has broken out over a new scheme by the United States to delve into the personal details of European travellers using its airports. In a bid to tighten security in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, the US government has demanded that airlines hand over data about their passengers. The American authorities want to know everything from people’s credit card details to their in-flight meal preferences, Sky News reports. Failure by airlines to comply could trigger fines of up to £3,300 per passenger and the loss of landing rights. The scheme was originally hammered out between European Union officials and the US, but the European Parliament’s committee on justice has condemned the move as an invasion of privacy, and has warned the US it may take court action to get it scrapped. The Americans have launched a major clampdown at their airports since the attacks of 2001 and say they are determined to prevent further breaches of airline security. But Euro MPs believe the deal goes too far and have passed a resolution condemning it. Dutch Liberal Democrat MEP Johanna Boogerd-Quaak said the agreement with the United States was “not on the level” and did not offer European citizens enough protection. Report by Chris Elliott, News from Abroad
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