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    Passengers Flying To U.S. Face Heightened Screenings, New Questions

    Starting Thursday, travelers on international flights to the U.S. will face interviews and increased scrutiny of luggage. The rules apply to people from all countries, but procedures vary by airline.
    by Camila Domonoske Oct 26, 2017 1 minute
    A dog trained to find drugs and banknotes smells luggage at the Mulhouse airport in France on Oct. 10. Dogs trained to detect explosives are expected to be deployed at international airports as part of heightened screening measures for flights to the U.S. / SEBASTIEN BOZON / Getty Images

    Starting Thursday, passengers on international flights to the U.S. will face heightened security checks of their luggage and new screening interviews or questionnaires.

    The Trump administration is imposing

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