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Geneva Airport security shocks aviation expert

GENEVA, SWI - An aviation expert with Flight International has expressed his shock that Swiss army knives can be bought at Geneva Airport after passengers have passed through passport control and security checks.

The admission came in a Sky News exclusive in which a journalist was able to carry two knives in her hand luggage on an easyJet flight from Geneva to London.

Speaking on Sky News this morning, David Learmount said that he was “staggered” by the level of security in place at Geneva Airport, particularly over the sale of Swiss Army knives within the airport itself.

Mr. Learmount continued: "Most airport security organisations do not allow this and I think we all know that. I have had absolutely tiny nail cutting scissors taken away from me. I have had the same set pass through some security systems, but they were eventually taken away from me."

He added: "People think there is some technology associated with security. There are the x-ray machines, and some are cleverer than others, but in the end it depends on people's vigilance. It is a very human thing. Security is as fallible as human beings are. That is the way it will always be."

Speaking on the same programme, aviation security expert Chris Yates added: "There is a very big issue that we have to deal with here. Prior to 9/11 blades less than four inches long could be taken on board aircraft. Most countries in the aftermath of those horrific attacks in the US banned the carriage of any type of knife."

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