A spokesman for the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said officials are investigating a claim in which an airline passenger says he was allowed to take more than 200 fireworks on two flights in the US.
According to reports, the man flew across the US from Kansas to Houston and back to the UK with a bag of bangers (similar to firecrackers) and a lighter.
It was only when he arrived at Heathrow Airport according to the man, that officials expressed concern.
I was leaving to go home to Canada last Friday Sept.3rd. Before going through security I purchased 2 t shirts and a paper. Upon getting screened I put everything into a tub but because I have a knee replacement, I had to be screened with the wand device. It was very busy and I could not keep my eyes on my belongings and much to my surprize my purchases were gone when the lady was finished with me. All these people going through this screening and as far as I am concerned nobody keeping eyes on things. It’s a wonder my purse was left in the tub. So, what kind of security is this, you are reminded at all times to keep your belongings with you. You would think that when you are taken aside for further screening your possessions should stay with you but instead you are like cattle and so what is the purpose of all this. What if someone added something to my tub of belongings. I was terribly annoyed all the way homeand have an uneasy feeling about flying out of Heathrow Airport.