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Press Release
21/1/2010Qantas response a great resultAn imminent announcement that Qantas will shortly re-open the second security checkpoint at the HobartAirport departure gate is most welcome, says the RACT.
RACT spokesman Vince Taskunas said he was pleased Qantas had taken seriously the RACT's calls to fix the situation and had moved quickly to restore the service levels.
The RACT understands that Qantas will be providing additional contractors for two four-hour shifts on the second x-ray machine during the peak departure times of 0500-0900 hrs and 1400-1800 hrs, daily.
"The previous situation, with only one scanner working, was most unsatisfactory. After raising the issue publicly yesterday, we have been contacted by a number of travellers, each with their own tale of frustration - but all pleased the RACT was doing something about it," Mr Taskunas said.
"This really is a win for commonsense, for Tasmania - and for all travellers and the RACT is grateful on behalf of all of them that the service levels will now be restored to their expectations," Mr Taskunas said.
ENDS 21 Jan 2010
For further information:
Vince Taskunas, GM Public Policy & Communications
0417 005 647
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