New baggage-screening law could lead to longer airport delays

Wednesday, January 16, 2002

DENVER -- Across the country, more airline passengers could find themselves standing in line or sitting on planes delayed at the gate when a federal law requiring the screening of all checked baggage for bombs takes effect Friday.

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