Quote:While many think they may be inefficient, wouldn't they be a big reason that flying is safer than its ever been?

 

This is the exact reason I dont mind an extra security check while flying.  Malaysian Airlines does not have the same security as flights in the US since they do not fly here.

 

Also, I believe the 5 people that did not get on the plane had their bags full, and they said many people get on planes with stolen passports in this region so they can fly to a Western country.

The problem wasn't enough security, it was the mindset with which hijackings were approached that was exploited. General rule was to sit tight and wait it out. That's not going to happen anymore. Nowadays the biggest threat to a plane is from a bomb smuggled into the plane either in checked luggage or from ground crew. Neither of which is checked by the TSA.

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