Here's another thing travellers can consider bringing when a trip takes them through Los Angeles International Airport — marijuana. Just be careful about carrying it onto the plane. A written policy posted by airport police says small amounts of weed may now be brought into one of the world's busiest airports. But, police warn, possession of any amount is still a federal crime and TSA agents may find your stash. What happens if they do remains a little murky. TSA spokeswoman Lorie Dankers said Thursday that agents won't take it away but will summon the police and let them deal with it. "TSA's focus is on terrorism and security threats to the aircraft and its passengers," Dankers said. "Whether or not the passenger is allowed to travel with marijuana is up to law enforcement's discretion," she added. If it turns out a traveler is carrying no more than 28.5 grams (about an ounce), or 8 grams in concentrated form, airport police will simply turn them loose. "Because there is no crime," said airport Officer Alicia Hernandez. Still, police caution people to think twice before embarking on a cannabis-fueled vacation.<br/>
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Indian carriers are unlikely to face a significant hit from the government’s decision this week to impose a tariff on jet fuel, as imports account for less than 5% of domestic jet fuel consumption. Government data reviewed by Reuters showed India’s annual jet fuel consumption in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018 was 7.6m tonnes, while imports in that period were just 291,000 tonnes. “Airlines import insignificant volumes,” said Kapil Kaul, CEO and director for South Asia at aviation consultancy CAPA. India said Wednesday it is raising import tariffs on 19 “non-essential items,” including aviation turbine fuel, marking a further tilt toward protectionism as it tries to reduce its widening current account deficit and tackle a sharp slide in the rupee. India’s move to impose a 5% tariff on imported fuel dented shares of domestic airlines on Thursday, sparking fears of further pressure on airlines already reeling under the pain of rising costs and a weakening rupee. “Any increase on the ATF will put additional burden on airlines. Furthermore, the depreciating Indian rupee is an additional cost burden on the Indian carriers,” IndiGo said. A finance ministry source said taxing imported fuel is unlikely to increase prices and only two Indian airlines currently import some jet fuel.<br/>
Faulty Rolls-Royce Holdings engine blades are deteriorating faster than expected, prompting additional groundings of Boeing’s 787 jetliners for early repairs. The discovery affects about 120 Trent 1000 turbines, or about 8% of the global fleet, and has frustrated efforts to reduce the number of idled planes after a series of engine issues, a person familiar with the situation said. Fewer than 40 Dreamliners are currently grounded for immediate attention. Air-safety regulators will publish a formal requirement for repairs in coming weeks, said the person, who asked not to be named as no directive has been released. Rolls-Royce uncovered the part’s shorter life-span in December, when Air NZ Dreamliners suffered in-flight turbine damage on successive days. <br/>