october 25 story refiled clarify iata ceo remark refer march rule david shepardson jamie free washington/taipei new security measure include strict passenger screen take effect thursday u.s.-bound flight comply government requirements aim respond threats hide explosives airlines say airlines contact reuters say new measure could include short security interview passengers check-in board gate spark concern flight delay extend process time affect 325,000 airline passengers 2,100 commercial flight arrive daily unite state 180 airlines 280 airports 105 countries u.s. transportation security administration officials give airlines airports additional time comply new interview long u.s. government approve security plan thursday tsa continue work closely aviation partner verify security enhancements accurately implement tsa spokeswoman lucy martinez say statement wednesday unite state announce new rule june end restrictions carry-on electronic devices plan come 10 airports eight countries middle east north africa response concern explosives could hide electronic devices restrictions lift july trump administration say could reimpose measure case case basis airlines airports boost security european u.s. officials say time airlines 120 days comply measure include increase passenger screen 120-day deadline thursday airlines late july expand explosive trace detection test see big issue china airlines steve chang senior vice president taiwanese firm tell reporters wednesday add airline try consult american institute country issue korean airlines south korea flagship carrier also say lot concern new measure ask customers show airport early ... inconvenient passengers president chief operate officer walter cho tell reuters taipei lufthansa group say tuesday measure would place thursday travelers could face short interview check-in gate economy passengers lufthansa swiss airline ask check least 90 minutes departure cathay pacific airways ltd say would suspend in-town check-in self bag-drop service passengers book direct flight unite state airline say passengers would also short security interview advise travelers arrive three hours departure singapore airlines ltd say security check could include inspections personal electronic devices well security question check-in board airlines america u.s. trade group say change complex security measure praise u.s. officials give airlines flexibility meet new rule alexandre de juniac ceo international air transport association say industry understand security threats aviation make regularly case u.s. government share specific dangers announce initial middle east north africa electronic device restrictions march see strange tell reporters taipei unilateral measure announce without prior consultation ... something concern disturb airlines however consult march change annual meet taipei association asia pacific airlines aapa members pass resolution call security measure risk-based outcome-focused proportionate probable threat unilateral action take individual governments react emerge threats may result unnecessary disruption lead unintended safety consequences say members aapa include large asian airlines mainland chinese carriers risk countries make similar demand aapa director general andrew herdman say u.s. authorities june also order increase security around aircraft passenger areas place travelers clear u.s. officials depart order enhance screen personal electronic devices new requirements take effect week well tsa say july impose new security rule require u.s. domestic airline travelers remove electronic items large mobile phone tablets e-readers video game console carry-on baggage screen airlines get ready new u.s. security rule thursday