From today, the United States introduced enhanced security procedures for airline passengers traveling into the U.S. and with them come increased confusion across countries, particularly in Europe. 
According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), all persons traveling to the United States will be subjected to random screening and passengers flying into the U.S. from nations that are state sponsors of terrorism or other countries of interest will be face enhanced screening, effective today, Monday January 4th, 2010.
These enhanced security screening measures for flights into the U.S. come in the wake of the attempted Nigerian undiebomber airline attack on an Amsterdam to Detroit flight on Christmas Day.
The TSA said that passengers flying into the United States would see increased gate screening, including pat-downs and bag searches. Also, depending on the airline, passengers may be asked to follow flight crew instructions such as stowing personal items, turning off electgronic equipment and remaining seated during certain portions of the flight.
The list of countries that are considered sponsors of terrorism or countries of interest include: Iran, Sudan, Syria, Cuba, Afghanistan, Algeria, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia and Yemen.
Meanwhile, the Tribune reported that airline passengers across Europe bound for the U.S. did not appear to be following the TSA request for increased screening of passengers from the 14-named countries.
