Xinjiang boosts airport security
By Xinhua in Urumqi | China Daily | Updated: 2012-07-06 08:02
The airport operator and airlines in China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region said on Thursday that security measures have been boosted after a foiled flight hijacking last week caused nationwide concern.
The incident, however, will not affect Xinjiang's role as a regional air traffic hub, local officials said.
The 16 airports in Xinjiang have raised security check levels, said a spokesman from Xinjiang Airport Group, the regional airport operator. Bottles passengers are carrying and most baggage will be inspected.
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