Government initiates more flying rules

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- The Transportation Security Administration said in Washington it would implement new pat-down procedures in the next few weeks to increase safety.

"Pat-downs are one important tool to help TSA detect hidden and dangerous items such as explosives," the agency said in a statement sent to CNN.

It said fliers should continue to expect "an unpredictable mix of security layers that include explosives trace detection, advanced imaging technology, canine teams, among others," as the new procedures are put into place.

A CNN employee said she was moved to tears by a recent pat-down procedure at a Florida airport.

Rosemary Fitzpatrick said she was subjected to the pat-down at the Orlando airport Wednesday when a wire in her bra set off an alarm.

"I felt helpless, I felt violated and I felt humiliated," Fitzpatrick said. She said she is also angry that travelers weren't warned in advance of the new procedures.

"I am appalled and disgusted at the new search procedures and the fact that passengers have not been made aware of the new invasive steps prior to entering the security area," Fitzpatrick wrote in a complaint to the TSA.