Flight to Orlando used as terrorist practice run
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I think even terrorists have to know that using airplanes as a weapon is a lost cause. It was a success once but todays passenger is not going to let that happen ever again.
nycbusdriver
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Maybe. Maybe not.
Although everyone certainly remembers 9/11, it is stored in memories that will not necessarily cause them to act quickly enough. Incidents like this one on Sept 2 should have been headline, front-page news, lead story on every network, with CNN and Fox News reporting it hourly for at least two days.
THAT would let everyone know that the threat is still there, they need to be alert and prepared to act.
Additionally, it should be procedure on every airline that, when confronted by suspicious activity like this, the Flight Attendant needs to immediately get on the interphone and just say: "Ladies and gentleman, please be prepared to act." Then everyone in the airplane will get focused on the shenanigans, including their cell cameras.
jimntx
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Maybe, maybe not. You are talking about passengers that get up and wander the cabin even though the seatbelt sign is on, refuse to turn off their electronic devices, and (when a cart is across the aisle because the cockpit door must be opened) walk up and start moving the cart because "I have to use the restroom." And, that's just the 3 most common self-centered, self-absorbed violations of FARs.
Cynical? Moi? How could you say such a thing?
luvthe9
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Old news, crews were briefed on this right after it happened.
nycbusdriver
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Piedmont1984
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The day is not far off when pre departure announcements by the F/As will include a security briefing. Maybe it's overdue.
While I'm at it, it borders on scandalous that 12 years after 9-11 the FAA hasn't mandated and most airlines haven't taken the initiative (spent the money), to install a secondary barrier on their aircraft.
While I'm at it, it borders on scandalous that 12 years after 9-11 the FAA hasn't mandated and most airlines haven't taken the initiative (spent the money), to install a secondary barrier on their aircraft.
nycbusdriver
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You nailed the reason right there in the parentheses.
$$$$$$$ always trumps security, and usually safety.
