Aviation Security Awareness for travellers

PREAMBLE:

The security of our Airlines and Airports is our responsibility as citizens and non-citizens of the Republic of South Africa, in particular as the passengers.

The SACAA in enhancing the National Aviation Security Plan and in the security interest of our Country and the passengers would like to compliment the passengers who have been using our Airports for the tolerance they’ve shown during the trying times of our security measures. You showed your patience when security demands overrode your freedom of movement.

In defending the gains you achieved during these trying period, we urge you again to co-operate with us by making sure that you take note of our travel tips.

TRAVEL TIPS: Do’s & Don’ts

a). Before Arriving at the Airport:

Dos:

1. Pack your own bags and do not let any person pack them for you.

2. Label your luggage with your name and address (preferably business address) for your own security.

3. Lock your bags.

4. Have your own valid travel documents at all times.

Don’ts:

1. Do not pack your valuables in your checked baggage; carry them in your hand luggage.

2. Do not carry any harmful or sharp objects in your hand luggage; it will be confiscated at the security checkpoint.

b). At the Airport:

Do’s:

1. Be aware of airport security procedures.

2. Adhere to requests from Airport personnel to ensure a safe and secure journey.

3. Report any suspicious looking packages or unattended luggage to Airport staff or to the police.

4. Carry travel documents, credit cards and money on your person at all times.

5. Keep your unchecked luggage with you all the time.

6. Look out for prohibited items not permitted for carriage on board the aircraft. Your Airline should provide this information.

Don’ts:

1. Do not enter or attempt to enter, or be on a Security Restricted Area if you have in your possession or under your control any harmful article, or if any harmful article has to your knowledge been placed within your reach and at your disposal.

2. Do not joke about hijackings or bombings at any given time from the time you arrive at the airport until you reach your final destination. It is against the law.

3. Do not accept carriage onboard any baggage of any person unknown to you.

4. Do not interfere with Security Officer’s duties at any given point, instead cooperate.

c). Onboard the Aircraft:

Do’s:

1. Do comply with all safety requirements as communicated to you by the Airline crew onboard the Aircraft.

2. Report any disturbing or unacceptable behaviour including suspicious behaviour to the cabin crew.

Don’ts:

1. Do not board or attempt to board, or be on an aircraft if you have in your possession or under your control any harmful article or if any harmful article has to your knowledge been placed within your reach and at your disposal.

2. Do not interfere with the crew on board the aircraft. It is against the law.

3. Do not joke about hijackings or bombings at any given time. It is against the law.

4. Do not act unruly against any passenger or cabin crew member. It is against the law.

REMEMBER:

1. You may be required to identify yourself at any given time by Security Officers or Airline staff.

2. You will be searched if you activate the archway metal detector as well as randomly by the Security Officers.

3. You may be refused carriage if you refuse to co-operate with the Security Officers as well as airline staff.

4. You may be prosecuted if you violate the aviation laws of the Republic of South Africa. Failure to abide by the rules will also lead into denial of transportation and may lead to prosecution.

5. You are responsible for your own SECURITY and that of others.

MY SECURITY, OUR SECURITY.