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Qantas pilots refuse shoe security check
A Qantas Airways flight was delayed for more than one hour in Manila after its pilots refused to remove their shoes during security check, an airport official said today.
The two pilots complained when they were asked to remove their shoes at the final inspection area at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) late yesterday.
Octavio Lina, NAIA’s operations manager, said the procedure was part of tight security measures being implemented at the airport to thwart terrorist attacks.
Lina said the pilots, both Australians, argued with NAIA security officials at the inspection area, claiming that they were being mistreated.
The two later yielded to authorities, allowing the flight which was carrying 200 passengers to take off 70 minutes later than its schedule.
A Qantas spokeswoman said the incident would be investigated by the airline.
“I can confirm that an issue of security occurred at Manila airport,” the spokeswoman said.
“All security issues are taken very seriously at Qantas.
“The matter is the subject of a full investigation and when complete appropriate action will be taken.”
Graham Muldoon
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