Travelers to Pay New Airport Security Fee
Travelers leaving Belize City will soon have to pay a little more, and the Belize Airports Authority says that extra cost is about keeping airports safer. Following Cabinet’s approval of a new ten-dollar aviation security fee, News Five asked the authority why the increase is necessary. Officials say the money will help Belize strengthen airport security, keep up with changing international aviation standards, and better protect passengers, staff, and airport facilities. The revenue will go toward hiring and training more security officers, expanding CCTV coverage, and purchasing upgraded baggage screening and X-ray equipment. According to the authority, aviation threats are changing, and Belize must invest now to keep its airports secure.
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