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Who decides airport security?

Airport security, like that at Heathrow and Warsaw, is a layered system. National governments set the overarching rules, often influenced by international bodies like ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization). Airlines, airports, and police then implement these regulations, constantly adapting to new threats and technologies to keep passengers safe.

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