Evolving Airport Security Measures: What Passengers Can Expect
As an aviation security specialist with over three decades of experience, I’ve observed firsthand the dynamic nature of airport security protocols. Since the events of 9/11, travelers have adapted to various procedures—removing shoes, limiting liquids, and...
9/11, We Forgot
I finally lived long enough to see us forget about 9/11. Maybe not all of us but at least some politicians and others seem to have forgotten about it. They continue to call for the abolishment of the TSA, seemingly without any reasonable justification or thought about...
Aviation Security Advisory Committee Members Dismissed
In the interest of keeping my published materials updated (the textbook Practical Aviation Security, and the Airport Certified Employee – Security materials, I need to notify readers that on January 22, 2025, the Trump Administration eliminated the members of the...
Airport Parking Security: What Determines Safety Measures?
I was recently contacted to comment about security camera standards for airport security. When it comes to airport parking security, there are no national standards regulating the number or placement of security cameras, nor are there specific guidelines for how many...
TSA’s Screening at Speed
TSA is beta testing a new “screening at speed,” checkpoint at the Harry Reid Las Vegas International Airport. This is a beta test only and doesn’t include the entire airport, nor is there a plan to roll the entire process out to airports across the country. Good thing...
