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UK airline Flybe has welcomed the government's revised plans for security at the UK's major airports and railway stations.

In a speech to the House of Commons on 14 November, prime minister Gordon Brown said that, where it is deemed necessary, physical protection will be stepped up at airports and other travel hubs.

There is likely to be a higher number of passenger searches and more baggage screening, leading to some concerns that travel to and from the UK could be disrupted.

However Flybe agreed with the prime minister that 'strict attention' is needed on the security issue.

The carrier also welcomed Mr Brown's confirmation that the government will be working with airport operators in the new year to facilitate the removal of the 'one bag per passenger' rule and ensure that the limit can be safely lifted.

Chief commercial officer Mike Rutter said: 'Flybe compliments the prime minister for paying such strict attention to the nation's security.

'We welcome the progressive removal of hand baggage restrictions as a clear signal that aviation is more than capable of managing its own complex security affairs. The regions of the UK rely on aviation and those passengers know how seriously their airports and airlines take this issue.'

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