Security
Security has gotten a lot stricter since the September 11th invasions, with good reason. However, the costs in both money and time for everyone involved in Air travel now is higher than ever before. There have also been arguments emerging against pat-downs as they can be viewed as a assault and public humiliation. About 3,000 people died on 9-11, so precautions are necessary no matter how uncomfortable they may be.
With the help of counterterrorism organizations, there is a "no fly list" for ticket sales. Suspicious characters will be named on "no fly" databases, and will be unable to acquire any plane tickets.
Someone is allowed to purchase a ticket will still have to produce valid forms of identification. Following, they will have some sort of a scan. Explosive Trace Detection machines, metal detectors, X-ray machines, and enhanced imaging scanners use X-ray technologies make it nearly impossible to hide foreign objects. Full-body imaging machines enhance the ability to detect chemicals on a body. Backscatter scanners usually only give 1% of the amount of radiation produced by a dental X-ray. In addition, carry-ons must fit certain size and quantity regulations. For example, liquids and gels in carry-ons must fit into a quarter-sized bag and be less than or equal to 3 ounces. Computers, phones, shoes and liquids are all screened separately. Plainly, any sharp objects or objects that could in any way be used as weaponry are not allowed on board and will be taken out of carry-ons. |
ABC News covers the goods and bars of security enhancements
On the plane itself, cabin doors are locked and bulletproof and protected with advanced monitoring systems, most likely combined with anonymous air marshals. An air marshal is well trained in security and prepared for in-flight emergencies, but not dressed or behaving any differently than the rest of the passengers. The flight's crew members have a right to restrict a passenger's access to carry-on luggage, movement, use of use of blankets , use of electronic devices, and use of bathrooms.
When entering a new country, immigration officials will carefully inspect entry forms, additional screenings will be required, passports will be examined. "Public reaction to the consequences of heightened air safety and security measures were mixed. Civil liberties advocates contended that screenings such as no fly lists could result in profiling (using factors such as appearance, ethnicity or race to judge whether a person would likely commit a crime), and that they invaded privacy. Some travelers objected to the resulting delays, long lines, lack of privacy during screenings, and limits on items including carry-on luggage, while both passengers and many airlines alike expressed concerns over the related cost increases. Proponents, however, maintained that prevention is worth the cost and inconvenience" |