Random Hand Swabbing At U.S Airports

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin randomly swabbing passengers' hands at U.S. airports to check for traces of explosive materials in the coming weeks. The policy initially went into effect on a limited basis at five unidentified airports following the attempted bombing of a U.S. airliner over Detroit in December 2010 but will now be expanded. Screeners already randomly swab carry-on luggage and other objects at checkpoints. The tests will be conducted at different locations, including checkpoint lines and at boarding gates. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security does not expect the tests to significantly increase wait times at checkpoints.