Air Passenger Group Urges Anti-Terrorism Program
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GENEVA — International Federation of Air Passenger Assns. proposed Friday a $1-billion program to fight terrorism, funded by a $1 increase in air fares.
IFAPA President Geoffrey Lipman said a “massive program” is needed for research into reducing the cost of anti-terrorist measures and making them more effective. The IFAPA is an independent organization based in Geneva.
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