Enhancing Airplane Security

Just recently there has been uproar over airport security and the use of body scanners on passengers. After 9/11 many airlines have toughen up their security measures in order to prevent this tragic accident to ever occur again. In order to improve security and make our lives a lot safer airlines have implemented many different types of technology. Technology aids airline security to see what passengers are possibly carrying under their clothing. Making passengers go through X-Ray screenings can not only prevent passengers from boarding a plane with harmful equipment but it can also deter the thought of someone actually making an attempt to board while carrying a weapon. Other technological advancements such as surveillance cameras are being

Airport Security was first developed in 1970 in New Orleans. The New Orleans International Airport was the first to require metal detectors for flier’s safety. On November 10, 1972 there was a high jacking incident and resulted in airport screening for all carry-on bags and passengers. Following the next two years, congress passed the Air Transportation Security Act which is regarded that all carry-on bags in United States airports are to be screened but only to search for weapons or explosives. On December 21, 1988 a second explosive incident occurred in Scotland resulting in many casualties. The U.S. reacted quickly enforcing to have all checked luggage screened through the x-ray detector. After 9/11, all objects with a blade

     Airport Security is a necessity of Life both in America and through out the world. Without airport security our airports would not be able to function and terrorist attacks

Now we have detailed criminal background checks, not only on passengers, but on airport employees as well. There's now more cross-checking with the FBI, and we have watch lists for suspicious passengers. Currently with all the constant airplane crashes, there's explicit background checks on the airplane pilots now, too. At check-in, people must have a valid photo ID. Carry-on luggages are inspected much more carefully today than before the attacks. Passengers are limited to a carry on and a personal item, like a backpack or purse. The updated technology at security can check what's inside of a carry-on much more than it did before. They now have explosive detecting machines that all items must pass through at the security checkpoint. At check-in, people must have a valid photo ID. Before 9/11, anyone could see their loved one at the gate before they were to go on the plane, but now only actual passengers are permitted to pass the security area. Even though we've come this far, there's more room for better security in the future. We still have plane crashes and attacks that need to be stopped. So because of this, the backgrounds checks and the technology in airports need to continue to

There were security checks every once in a while. Hijacks were possible, but they had never been acted upon in the United States. Many people quit flying on airplanes because of the amount of security(Impact). The AIT units used today are extremely safe in not only detecting explosives, but also safe for everyone’s health(Advanced). AIT units are used because they are similar to x-rays which creates a little more privacy for the passenger, and better view of explosive material for security(Advanced). If terrorist organizations such as Al Qaeda have not attacked America in 13 years, why are airports not lowering the amount of security in airports? Officials believe that the only thing keeping hijacks from occurring is America’s current security. Over 50 threats have been made since September 11th of 2001(Carafano). All plans of hijacks have been foiled(Carafano). With almost all threats being from inside the country, it is not safe to lower security. Trusting American citizens could cause a hijack with as many killed as the first time. This is the reason trusting anyone with little security is an awful idea. With human lives on the line, the idea of having too much security is almost non-existent. Being too comfortable with airport security could put lives in danger and create a huge risk for all

On September 11, 2001, 3,000 of Americans was killed in a series of coordinated terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. In response the United States established a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and heighten its security throughout the transportation system, which were designed to prevent similar attacks in the future. This research paper will discuss the history of the TSA and what it does, how TSA improve aviation security, and the cargo screening process. This paper will conclude an overall debrief of my discussion about the TSA and transportation security.

“Airports now require extra screening, everything to be taken of all pockets, and no fluids over 3.4 ounces.” (Trainer). Due to the terrorists being able to take over a plane and create such a horrible event, this made airports have more strict and thorough security checks for those who wish to fly. Over spring break I went to Arizona by a plane and go through security. We went through security along with everyone else on the plane and had out bags x-rayed, and our body’s checked as well. This showed me how effective the scanners are and how protected airplanes are from terrorist. Airports are extremely secure now which prevents planes from being hijacked, and increases our nation's

Rather than going through all the luggage and patting down and all the passengers they send everything through more advanced metal detecting. “TSA uses millimeter wave advanced imaging technology and walk-through metal detectors to screen passengers” (TSA). With these machines they will catch anything that can cause any harm on a plane like weapons; such as guns, knives, bombs, and anything else that could cause any harm.

Have you flew on an airplane since the 9/11 terrorist attacks? There have been many changes in airport security since then. Every airport now has some kind of security in their airports. Some people get annoyed by it but others think it’s a good idea. The changes from airport security before 9/11, to what 9/11 is, to airport security after 9/11 are a greatly discussed topic around our nation.

After 9/11, airport security drastically increased because of the act of terrorism that occurred. "Most travelers don't need to be reminded to leave their guns, knives and ammunition home when flying. And it also seems to belabor the obvious when the U.S. Transportation Security Administration advises travelers also to refrain from bringing aboard bows and arrows, cricket bats, hockey sticks and spear guns." (Source Curley) Many civilians hope that with an increase in TSA training, it will help eliminate current security.

If intensive security screenings were to be done, many attacks could be prevented. People would be more aware of their surroundings and take precautions on what they bring to airports that could possibly cause others to be in danger. There would be more security around, and that could scare attackers and discourage them. Attacks could be prevented by having more intense bag checks. More thorough bag checks could uncover weapons

Many years ago airport security was not even an issue. People felt secure and safe and rarely worried about being searched. As time went on, the prevealance of terrorism became an increasing issue. There began more acts of terrorism by threatening and holding hostages on board commercial planes. As these acts continued, the government as well as citizens became vulnerable and an airport safety procedure was implemented as a way to ensure the safety of the United States. The implemented procedures over the years included a check and scan of all carry on and checked baggage, body scans, hire government airport employees, and a strict list of carry-on items. This made travelers feel safer as it decreased the ability of terrorist to commit

A lot of people have had personal experiences on bombing and other related things going on in the airport or on the planes. “In the last two weeks, I have been through TSA screening eight times- and not once was I asked to go through the millimeter wave machine, or undergo an enhanced pat down. Odds are that most of the 2.2 million passengers who will go through airport security each day during this holiday weekend will have a similar experience. On the last leg of my trip, I finally asked to go through both procedures to see what all the fuss was about.” ( Personal Experience) He said no one touched him in any type of way that he should have not have been. Everyone will never make up there mind if they like it or not just because everyone has their own opinion about when they go through airport security. But really if they go back to the old way of searching everyone we would have more bomb threats. Manually because there is a lot of types to sneak in a bomb like shoe bombs, underwear bombs and drink bombs. All TSA wants to do is protect our safety but also sometimes they step

When it comes to airport security methods there is conflicting views on it. Are they the best method used by the government for a passenger’s safety or are there better methods available were passengers feel the same amount of safety. Full body scans along with pat-downs are the methods used by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to ensure the safety of passengers before boarding a plane. The common metal detector is now not enough to provide a clear and effective solution to what a passenger is carrying on them before boarding. Passengers have felt that the TSA and the scans violate the Fourth Amendment and the Privacy Act because they are required to at least go through one search method in order to board a plane.. As a result of this there are mixed views some leading to lawsuits and one’s health is being question with these methods being used.

Airport security is necessary for the safety and efficiency of airlines today. Attacks involving airlines have been “among the deadliest in terms of human lives and economic impact,” even though relatively few attacks have occurred using airlines compared to other terrorism methods (Szyliowicz, 2011, p.2). Airport Security has been administered using a government-operated system since the Aviation and Transportation Security Act was enacted in 2001. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), now an agency of homeland security, replaced private security measures and personnel with at least 60,000 federal employees (Szyliowicz, 2011). However, privatization may be making a come-back. The following analysis will analyze