<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by FAAA:
"Consistency in security procedures is crucial when it comes to confidence in airline travel. Flight attendants experience first hand the inconsistencies in security checkpoints and screening apparatus in the nation's airports on a daily basis.
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Passengers experience first hand the inconsistencies of in-flight security procedures based upon the level or personal paranioa of crew members. Decide what needs to be done and be consistent about it. If its not safe to take off based upon the on-ground procedures, don't. If it is safe, don't make up new rules for each flight.
And pilots, FAs and ground crews - yes, I know you are just trying to protect us. However, you are not increasing our confidence with each change in rules.
Sorry to rant.