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According to a news bulletin I got, effective today, Nov 10, airlines will be strictly enforcing a new Hong Kong aviation security ordinance that lists “prohibited acts” by passengers onboard commercial aircraft flying to or out of the territory. Such prohibited acts are:

Acts of violence, threats and destruction of property against the passengers and crew of the flight

Willfully obstructing a member of the crew in the performance of duties

Failing to comply with instructions for safety precaution and the maintenance of discipline onboard

Behaving in a disorderly manner where good order onboard is jeopardized

Tampering or interfering with any component, equipment or system installed in the aircraft

Being in a state of intoxication onboard as to jeopardize the safety of other persons and property, as well as good order onboard

Smoking in the aircraft

Operating any electronic device in violation of instructions

Well, nothing that sounds new to me. In any airport, I would have thought such behaviors are a given no-no. As the Hongkong International Airport is one of the busiest air hub in the world, the Hongkong Police probably just wanted to reiterate that such offenses are punishable by fines and imprisonment ranging from six months to five years.

So, behave!

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