First on CNN: DHS to announce new aviation security measures

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One airline trade source instructed CNN the DHS aviation security measures should be "seen and unseen"

The measures will not include a spread of the desktop ban

The announcement is not about a spread of the so-called desktop ban, as some have expected.

lots of the specifics about the new measures doubtless may not be laid out for security explanations. The measures are a directive for airlines to observe because however DHS doesn't have jurisdiction over overseas airports, it does have authority over air carriers with direct flights to the united states.

These measures need to be adopted if nations want to steer clear of a laptop ban and if they are looking to continue to have direct flights to the united states.

One airline business supply advised CNN the DHS aviation protection measures can be "considered and unseen." The aviation supply delivered the industry is expecting several things, including requiring stronger vetting of airline employees, more desirable interviewing of passengers earlier than boarding aircraft, accelerated use of K9 canines and explosive trace detection device.

prior this month, Kelly informed CNN that the 10 airports that have been first hit with the desktop ban would be given an opportunity to get off the record in the event that they took definite measures.

CORRECTION: This story has been up-to-date to mirror that the announcement will ensue on Wednesday.