BCAS relaxes cargo re-screening rule

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has relaxed the mandatory requirement of re-screening of transit cargo giving a boost to transshipment of goods via Indian hubs. Currently all goods that are transshipped via airports in India need to be x-rayed (security screened) during transit. The rule also applies to domestic cargo if there is a change in aircraft at the transit airport. This adds to the cost and ground time making Indian airlines and airports less competitive in comparison to their competitors in the region.