Delta CEO criticises decision to allow small knives on airplanes

March 09, 2013 09:08

CNN reports: Delta Air Lines CEO Richard Anderson said on Friday that he objects to the federal Transportation Security Administration's move this week to allow small pocketknives on airplanes.

"These items have been banned for more than 11 years and will add little value to the customer security process flow in relation to the additional risk for our cabin staff and customers," Anderson said in a letter to the head of the TSA.

TSA Administrator John Pistole said the move brings the United States into alignment with international rules and are keeping with his 'risk-based security' approach.

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