FAA Reminds Passengers: No Fireworks On Airliners

From Aero-News Network:

Well, Duh... Right? With the July 4 holiday approaching in the United States, the US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reminded the traveling public Tuesday they are not permitted to carry fireworks, including the smallest sparklers, aboard aircraft. This includes both carry-on and checked bags because of the tremendous fire risk they pose to aircraft in the air and on the ground. Fines for passengers who break the rules are stiff. "Fireworks have no place in luggage," said acting FAA Administrator Robert Sturgell. "Passengers should think twice before they attempt to carry fireworks onboard an aircraft. It's unsafe, and it's against the law."

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