Armed US immigration officers stationed at British airports

[AtW]

The USA can do as it pleases. It is important that the UK does the same. At the moment its easier for US citizens getting into the UK than UK citizens getting into the US.

You reckon US will be fine with armed UK officers in New York airports?

Me thinks it will work one way just like current extradition treaty

[BrilloPad]

You reckon US will be fine with armed UK officers in New York airports?

Me thinks it will work one way just like current extradition treaty

The trusty British bobby is armed only with his truncheon and his wit.

[northernladyuk]

Why the fook do they need to be armed inside British airport?

Does it include Birmingham?

[darmstadt]

Its called 'The Taking Control Of Our Borders Act.'

[greenlake]

Does it include Birmingham?

Considering the items that some people have tried to get past security, you'd better believe it....



Birmingham Airport in X-rated X-ray shocker - The Register

[xoggoth]

If US wants to do extra checks then should do so inside their own airplanes upon boarding

Great idea! Why not have all security checks done on board? Anyone who is deemed a risk can be just chucked out of the plane while it's over the ocean. It will help feed endangered species of sharks too.

[AtW]

Great idea! Why not have all security checks done on board? Anyone who is deemed a risk can be just chucked out of the plane while it's over the ocean. It will help feed endangered species of sharks too.

If they catch terrorist it will be on sovereign US territory

[TestMangler]

Is this because England is a muslim country ??

[Mordac]

Armed US immigration officers stationed at British airports under radical new plan that could drive up air fares and queues

British holidaymakers visiting the US could be hit with higher air fares and extra security before boarding flights, under new plans for armed US immigration officers to be stationed at UK airports.

The change, which would see transatlantic passengers clearing immigration formalities before boarding an aircraft, is being discussed in Washington and Whitehall with officials understood to be negotiating over the practicalities.

Under the plans airlines could be forced to pay for US security staff and their families to live in the UK, meaning they are likely to pass these extra costs onto passengers travelling from Britain to the US.

Passengers are also likely to be asked to leave more time between turning up at airports before flights, as they will have to undergo questioning by US security in addition to usual checks.

Armed US immigration officers stationed at British airports under radical new plan that could drive up air fares and queues

I've stopped travelling to the US, immigration was never much fun in the old days, but in the last decade it's become farcical. I remember at trip to California (admittedly a bloody long time ago), from landing at SFO to walking outside the terminal took about 25 mins. What would it be today, I wonder? A couple of days? A week?
BiL is taking the kids to Florida in a couple of weeks, we think he's insane. At least the airport queues should prepare the girls for the visit to Disneyland...

[Paddy]

A former contractor friend from the UK is married to an American. The family are furious of the ridiculous formalities and delays at the US border when traveling to and from the US.