Will the checked baggage of transit passengers be directly inspected by the aviation security control staff in Vietnam?
Is checked baggage required to undergo aviation security inspection with X-ray machine?
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 44 of Circular No. 13/2019/TT-BGTVT (amended by Clause 29, Article 1 of Circular No. 41/2020/TT-BGTVT) on aviation security inspection of checked baggage as follows:
Aviation security inspection of checked baggage
1. Check-in agents shall request each passenger to determine whether the checked baggage belongs to him/her so that he/she is allowed to follow check-in procedures. It is not allowed check in baggage in group, except in the case specified in Clause 3 Article 41 of this Circular. In the case of suspicion, notify the aviation security control staff for additional check.
2. Checked baggage of transit and departure passengers shall undergo aviation security inspection with X-ray machine. In the case of suspicion, conduct a manual check or a check using an explosive detection device or other appropriate measures. In case of suspicion or information about threats to flight security and safety, it is required to search checked baggage.
3. At each aviation checkpoint, there must be sufficient aviation security control staff to sufficiently and effectively perform the following tasks:
a) Monitor the screen of X-ray machine continuously for no more than 30 minutes with a minimum interval of 15 minutes;
b) Conduct manual checks or searches.
c) The chief of the shift shall direct, manage and monitor all tasks performed at aviation security checkpoints.
4. Procedures for check of checked baggage shall be elaborated in ASRs of aviation security assurance service providers.
5. A manual check of checked baggage shall be conducted in the presence of the baggage owner or his/her legal representative or representative of the airline, except in the case of contingency.
6. If checked baggage of transit passengers, transfer passengers and passengers having a domestic stop has been unloaded from the aircraft, it shall undergo security check as the checked baggage on departure, except in the cases where the following requirements are satisfied:
a) The baggage is not moved out of the apron or subject to continuous aviation security inspection from the time that it is moved out of the aircraft until it is carried on board the aircraft;
b) A transit, transfer or domestic stop tag is attached to the baggage.
Thus, checked baggage of transit and departure passengers shall undergo aviation security inspection with X-ray machine.
In the case of suspicion, conduct a manual check or a check using an explosive detection device or other appropriate measures.
In case of suspicion or information about threats to flight security and safety, it is required to search checked baggage.
Will the checked baggage of transit passengers be directly inspected by the aviation security control staff in Vietnam?
Will the checked baggage of transit passengers be directly inspected by the aviation security control staff in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Article 45 of Circular No. 13/2019/TT-BGTVT stipulating the aviation security inspection for checked baggage as follows:
Aviation security inspection of checked baggage
1. After completing check-in and security check procedures, checked baggage of departure, transfer and transit passengers shall be continuously inspected using CCTV cameras or directly inspected by the aviation security control staff or inspected using the two aforementioned measures until the baggage is carried on board. It is not allowed to let unauthorized persons approach checked baggage.
2. Checked baggage carousels and checked baggage handling areas shall be controlled and inspected using CCTV cameras or directly inspected by the aviation security control staff or inspected using the two aforementioned measures. It is not allowed to let unauthorized persons approach these areas.
3. Ground handling service providers shall take measures to prevent the loss of property in checked baggage and prevent checked baggage that is denied transport from being put on conveyor belts or baggage trucks.
4. If checked baggage is torn or broken, zippers on it come apart, it no longer remains intact before being loaded onto the aircraft or is suspected of being subjected to unlawful interference, a security re-check shall be conducted. The security re-check shall be recorded. Responsibilities of organizations and individuals for ensuring integrity of baggage, and procedures for managing, inspecting and handling baggage that is no longer intact before being loaded onto the aircraft or is suspected of being subjected to unlawful interference shall be defined in ASPs and ASRs of enterprises.
Thus, after completing check-in and security check procedures, checked baggage of departure, transfer and transit passengers shall be continuously inspected using CCTV cameras or directly inspected by the aviation security control staff or inspected using the two aforementioned measures until the baggage is carried on board. It is not allowed to let unauthorized persons approach checked baggage.
Can baggage of each passenger be transported together with him/her on the same flight?
Pursuant to Clause 1, Article 46 of Circular No. 13/2019/TT-BGTVT regulating the synchronous transportation of passengers and luggage, stating:
Passenger and baggage reconciliation
1. Baggage of each passenger shall be transported together with him/her on the same flight, except in the case specified in Clause 2 Article 149 of the Law on Vietnam Civil Aviation.
Thus, baggage of each passenger shall be transported together with him/her on the same flight except for the following cases:
- Carrying strayed baggage;
- Baggage held back for flight safety reasons;
- Carrying diplomatic and consular bags;
- A passenger died on board the aircraft and his/her body was taken out of the aircraft;
- Baggage carried like cargo;
- Force majeure cases.
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