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You stand in line in airport security so that other people don’t get hurt feelings
Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:50 pm
Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:50 pm
If we were completely serious about airplane security we would be profiling people.
But, TSA probably is as much a jobs program as anything else.
Eliminate the TSA and go back to private security and give them a free hand. I believe 9/11 was a failure of government more than private airport security.
But, TSA probably is as much a jobs program as anything else.
Eliminate the TSA and go back to private security and give them a free hand. I believe 9/11 was a failure of government more than private airport security.
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Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:52 pm to weagle1999
I had mentioned last year that going back to private security would make sense because at least travelers and airports wouldn't be left to the whims of stupid political games in DC
Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:52 pm to weagle1999
Amen!
Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:52 pm to weagle1999
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we were completely serious about airplane security we would be profiling people.
But, TSA probably is as much a jobs program as anything else.
Exactly. We know who the potential problems are, they could be searched.
Simple metal detectors and locked cockpits would solve issues as they are, but we all go through this insane security charade every flight
Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:57 pm to Eighteen
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locked cockpits would solve issues as they are
There have been enough instances of pilots killing their passengers that I’m not a fan of just locking everyone else out. I think 2 or 3 others on the flight should have keys to unlock it in case of a suicidal or terrorist pilot.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:57 pm to weagle1999
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believe 9/11 was a failure of government more than private airport security.
All they had to do was reinforce the airplane's cockpit door in order to prevent another 9/11 from happening. Instead they created another government bureaucracy that will live on in perpetuity.
I'm sure that there are exceptions, but, most TSA employees make McDonald's employees look like Chick-File-e employees.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:01 pm to weagle1999
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profiling people.
Two of my favorite profiling stories:
1) Flight to Frankfurt was late, missed connection to Istanbul. Had to check into a Courtyard near the airport after having been awake for 22ish hours. It was maybe 1AM. Guard shack in front of the hotel, tall fencing with barbed wire on it protecting the parking lot and building. Metal detector at the entrance to the lobby. I do the unpacking, etc., set off the detector anyway. Start to pull anything metal off of myself, they just waved me through.
2) Tel Aviv departure. I saw security outside the building watching passengers, and I knew what was about to happen. I slowed a little bit and watched Latina ex wife breeze right through, and I got stopped (being a swarthy looking brown ish fellow.) The irony is that she gave the wrong answer at immigration departure after we checked in, and she was questioned for far longer than I was (Latina attitude does not match up well with Israeli.)
I'm fine with both. But we can't do it, because of AIPAC. Just kidding, it's AWFULs and the DEI crew.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:02 pm to Figgy
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There have been enough instances of pilots killing their passengers that I’m not a fan of just locking everyone else out
Please quantify it then so the rest of us can see that this is a reasonable risk analysis.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:03 pm to weagle1999
Liberalism means we have to mind-fck ourselves that the blue haired 85yr old grandma might blow up a plane.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:03 pm to Figgy
Interestingly, you will notice on many flights that there must always be (2) people in the cockpit.
Ex: Co-pilot goes out to the restroom a flight attendant takes his place in the cockpit while he is gone.
One wonders about the training class for the FA that has to watch over the pilot or co-pilot in those instances…
Also, you will see the drink cart turned sideways in the aisle with an FA bracing it sometimes when the cockpit door is open.
Ex: Co-pilot goes out to the restroom a flight attendant takes his place in the cockpit while he is gone.
One wonders about the training class for the FA that has to watch over the pilot or co-pilot in those instances…
Also, you will see the drink cart turned sideways in the aisle with an FA bracing it sometimes when the cockpit door is open.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:05 pm to LemmyLives
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Istanbul
I was planning a bird hunt in Turkey next year (first visit) but flared off for awhile due to the Iran stuff. Maybe 2028.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:06 pm to Powerman
They will never go back to private TSA. No way. Why? See how much money was flown out of the airport in Minneapolis.
A private firm would never allow that to happen
A private firm would never allow that to happen
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:06 pm to weagle1999
On a different note I've heard it's a great food country
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:07 pm to weagle1999
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One wonders about the training class for the FA that has to watch over the pilot or co-pilot in those instances…
Former airline employee, dated many flight attendants. They don’t know a thing about the flight deck except where to get a ride after the flight.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:08 pm to weagle1999
Profiling would absolutely be effective and efficient.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:12 pm to Powerman
The loon from what was it Indonesia? Some freak in France or Germany that deliberately crashed into the Alps. 9-11 of course. A pilot in India crashing his plane. I’d rather have a fighting chance to stop the pilot than having to try and break down a door. United 93 might have ended differently if the passengers had easier access to the cockpit.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:15 pm to weagle1999
quote:has this actually been ruled unconstitutional
If we were completely serious about airplane security we would be profiling people
or is it just called racist and that's the end of it
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:15 pm to Powerman
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great food country
Turkish Airlines has the best food, even in coach, of any airline I've ever been on. I'm predisposed to love Turkish food, since half of my heritage is from the area, but damn it's great. And if you fly through IST, you *must* get access to the Turkish Airlines lounge. Two stories, fresh chow being made 24x7, olive bars, fresh honeycomb, it's insanely good.
You can fly almost anywhere in the world in business class on TK for about $3500. You'll have to connect in IST, but you can also get a mid-day tour of Istanbul for free.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:36 pm to weagle1999
Same reason you have to pay before you pump, show your ID to buy Sudafed, and jump through a million hoops jus to log into your email account:
A few ruins it for many
A few ruins it for many
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:44 pm to Judnnc
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show your ID to buy Sudafed,
And yet the meth problem was solved 20 years ago, right? Right? Right?
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