Privileged 'hitchhiking' on jets to become thing of the past

Speakers: Li Ningjing, Sam Duckett and Lu Sirui

[Photo: from VCG]

The Civil Aviation Administration of China has canceled the issuance and use of passes that allow holders to directly board airplanes to perform public duties. According to Beijing Daily, the rule took effect on Oct. 15.

The pass, currently issued to air traffic controllers, flight dispatchers and pilots, among others, was designed to facilitate staff members' execution of tasks to ensure flight safety.

However, lax management resulted in some people taking advantage of the pass for personal benefit, prompting the watchdog to better regulate the sector.

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