danang
Jun 1, 02, 11:34 pm
"Passengers on charter flights get no security screening at most U.S. airports, bypassing the security crackdown imposed on commercial air travel after the Sept. 11 hijackings.
"Private air charters have surged since Sept. 11 as wealthy travelers seek an alternative to long security lines at airports. Some aviation officials and lawmakers are increasingly concerned that terrorists could charter planes and commandeer them with weapons.
"The FBI warned last weekend that suicide attacks using small planes could be in the works. But fliers continue to book charters as easily as renting a car, and to board them without any checks for weapons."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A45468-2002Jun1.html
"Private air charters have surged since Sept. 11 as wealthy travelers seek an alternative to long security lines at airports. Some aviation officials and lawmakers are increasingly concerned that terrorists could charter planes and commandeer them with weapons.
"The FBI warned last weekend that suicide attacks using small planes could be in the works. But fliers continue to book charters as easily as renting a car, and to board them without any checks for weapons."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A45468-2002Jun1.html