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Travellers, Expect Security Delays
posted (July 18, 2017)
Travelers beware! The Department of Civil Aviation says that starting tomorrow there will be increased security checks at the Phillip Golden International. A statement from that agency warns passengers, quote, "effective Wednesday, July 19, 2017, in compliance with US security requirements, additional security measures will be implemented on outbound passengers flying from Belize to the U.S. Travellers are advised to check with their air carrier and be at the Airport at least 2 hours prior to departure to avoid delays or possible missed flights." End quote.

As far as we understand it, the additional screening will be mostly on electronic items like laptops or other portable electronics stored in carry on bags. The airport isn't expecting major delays, but processing through the boarding gates may take a little longer than usual.

And they warn that two hours is the standard arrival time for international departures - those who want to be on the super - safe side should be there three hours early.

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