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10MONTEVIDEO4
2010-01-05 15:07:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Montevideo
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URUGUAY IMPLEMENTS TSA SECURITY DIRECTIVES AMIDST OPENING OF
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SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE PASS TO TSA - IO/WH FOR M. MOSES AND D. GRACESON
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON EAIR PTER PINS UY
SUBJECT: URUGUAY IMPLEMENTS TSA SECURITY DIRECTIVES AMIDST OPENING OF
NEW TERMINAL
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SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE PASS TO TSA - IO/WH FOR M. MOSES AND D. GRACESON
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON EAIR PTER PINS UY
SUBJECT: URUGUAY IMPLEMENTS TSA SECURITY DIRECTIVES AMIDST OPENING OF
NEW TERMINAL
1. (SBU) SUMMARY: Post has been in regular contact with Uruguay's
National Directorate of Civil Aviation (DINACIA) since December 26
to confirm delivery and implementation of TSA security directives
for non-stop flights to the U.S. GOU authorities responded quickly
in coordination with American Airlines, the sole carrier with
direct flights to the U.S., to implement required screening
measures in conjunction with the opening of a new primary terminal
at Montevideo's international airport. American Airlines officials
reported close coordination and support by DINACIA authorities to
meet TSA security requirements. DINACIA will continue 100 per cent
passenger screening until January 7, as it works with American
Airlines to develop procedures under the January 3 Security
Directive extension SD 1544-09-06D. END SUMMARY.
,
2. (SBU) On December 26, econoff contacted DINACIA's Director of
Carrasco International Airport (MVD) Colonel Luis Teyza and relayed
(SD) 1544-09-06 and Aviation Emergency Amendment (EA) 1546-09-01.
Teyza confirmed his office would coordinate with American Airlines
in anticipation of that night's departure for Miami. TSA was able
to send subsequent updates and SD extensions directly to the
Airport Director, in addition to DINACIA's primary e-mail, ensuring
timely delivery. In addition to the challenge of reaching civil
aviation authorities during the holiday period, DINACIA was in the
throes of adjusting to the opening of its new terminal on December
29. The Embassy continued to convey subsequent SDs and supporting
information to DINACIA.
3. (SBU) American Airlines (AA) Security Coordinator Alicia
Fusari confirmed that the airline was in close coordination with
DINACIA from day one. AA handled screening of carry on baggage
using its local security contractor and airport police (under
DINACIA) undertook the physical screening of passengers as required
by the SDs. Legally, passenger screening could only be conducted
by DINACIA personnel, and Fusari confirmed they were always
available when needed and offered excellent cooperation in spite of
the activity surrounding the opening of the new terminal. On
January 4, Fusari told econoff that DINACIA has decided to continue
with 100 per cent passenger screening until January 7 as it worked
with AA to revise procedures according to the final revision of SD
1544-09-06.
4. (U) American Airlines operates a daily, non-stop flight to
Miami -- carrying over 250 passengers per day.
SCHANDLBAUER
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE PASS TO TSA - IO/WH FOR M. MOSES AND D. GRACESON
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON EAIR PTER PINS UY
SUBJECT: URUGUAY IMPLEMENTS TSA SECURITY DIRECTIVES AMIDST OPENING OF
NEW TERMINAL
1. (SBU) SUMMARY: Post has been in regular contact with Uruguay's
National Directorate of Civil Aviation (DINACIA) since December 26
to confirm delivery and implementation of TSA security directives
for non-stop flights to the U.S. GOU authorities responded quickly
in coordination with American Airlines, the sole carrier with
direct flights to the U.S., to implement required screening
measures in conjunction with the opening of a new primary terminal
at Montevideo's international airport. American Airlines officials
reported close coordination and support by DINACIA authorities to
meet TSA security requirements. DINACIA will continue 100 per cent
passenger screening until January 7, as it works with American
Airlines to develop procedures under the January 3 Security
Directive extension SD 1544-09-06D. END SUMMARY.
,
2. (SBU) On December 26, econoff contacted DINACIA's Director of
Carrasco International Airport (MVD) Colonel Luis Teyza and relayed
(SD) 1544-09-06 and Aviation Emergency Amendment (EA) 1546-09-01.
Teyza confirmed his office would coordinate with American Airlines
in anticipation of that night's departure for Miami. TSA was able
to send subsequent updates and SD extensions directly to the
Airport Director, in addition to DINACIA's primary e-mail, ensuring
timely delivery. In addition to the challenge of reaching civil
aviation authorities during the holiday period, DINACIA was in the
throes of adjusting to the opening of its new terminal on December
29. The Embassy continued to convey subsequent SDs and supporting
information to DINACIA.
3. (SBU) American Airlines (AA) Security Coordinator Alicia
Fusari confirmed that the airline was in close coordination with
DINACIA from day one. AA handled screening of carry on baggage
using its local security contractor and airport police (under
DINACIA) undertook the physical screening of passengers as required
by the SDs. Legally, passenger screening could only be conducted
by DINACIA personnel, and Fusari confirmed they were always
available when needed and offered excellent cooperation in spite of
the activity surrounding the opening of the new terminal. On
January 4, Fusari told econoff that DINACIA has decided to continue
with 100 per cent passenger screening until January 7 as it worked
with AA to revise procedures according to the final revision of SD
1544-09-06.
4. (U) American Airlines operates a daily, non-stop flight to
Miami -- carrying over 250 passengers per day.
SCHANDLBAUER