Regional airports should be vigilant
ALL Regional Airports have been informed to be extra vigilant following last weekend's foiled terror attack. While there are no obvious changes like some of Australia's more metro airports, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Darren Chester, said current security requirements are constantly being updated to ensure all patrons safety. Busy Ballina Byron Gateway Airport terminal. Photo Jay Cronan / The Northern Star "Following the disrupted attack on the weekend, all regional airports have been asked to exercise increased vigilance in their security operations including screening points and within terminal areas,” Mr Chester said. "The Government has subsequently released a number of Security Updates in relation to the events of the past few days, which are available to regulated industry members including regional aviation participants.” Mr Chester assured travellers there are already many security measures in place for regional airports in Australi...