A day after a new set of stringent security measures left Pearson in chaos, both passengers and staff seemed to be getting the hang of tough security protocols for all U.S.-bound flights that prohibit passengers from flying with carry-on bags, with the exception of a few items such as purses, diaper bags or laptops.
The new security measures, which also include security checks and tougher rules on board, were introduced after a failed Christmas Day terrorist attack on a Northwest Airlines flight to Detroit by a Nigerian man, who allegedly tried to ignite an explosive substance hidden in his pants.
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