Security and Dangerous Goods (SEC/DG)

Airport Security Issues 

The AusALPA security initiating working group (iWG) met on the 5th March.

AusALPA Domestic crew screening recent iWG activities:

  • Still getting many reports in regarding inappropriate security experiences
  • Next iWG meeting 2nd quarter 2026
  • iWG reps met with Brisbane Airport Corporation regarding complaint from IFALPA re pilots being forced to check in overnight bags (US carriers)

Next steps

  • Finalising Letter to airports where multiple reports coming in about
  • Letter in development for pilots to send to local MP
  • Templated Security reporting form for crew to send to S&T

Please continue to send through any security events to technical@afap.org.au so we can build a file of evidence.


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