Passenger security checks

Security inspections at Finnish airports are controlled and supervised by the Finnish Transport Safety Agency, Aviation Sector. Security checks apply to passengers and their luggage, as well as to companies operating at the airport and to cargo and mail carrying airlines, forwarding companies and all persons working at the airport. Airlines must, for example, draw up their own security programmes, so that they can demonstrate how they are taking care of security matters. The Finnish Transport Safety Agency also supervises the training of security screeners.

Regular security checks began in Finland in 1975. Following the events of September 11th, 2001, aviation security has been tightened both in Finland and abroad. In September 2002, security screening procedures for air passengers and their hand luggage were harmonized in Finland to conform with European practice. At the beginning of 2003, one hundred percent security checks of all cargo hold luggage were instituted at all Finnish airports.

Legislation and statutes : (Link to Finlex website. Search by Act or statute name or number)

* Aviation Act (1242/2005)
* Act on Transport of Dangerous Goods (719/1994)
* Decree on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by air (210/1997)

CAA decisions:

* EU Commission's harmonised list
* The CAA decision on security control of passengers’ luggage, 6/2002 (pdf in Finnish)

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