Originally Posted by
TSORon
Attempting to validate the identity of the individual holding a boarding pass is good practice, but there is nothing in this world that is 100%, and most things don’t even come close to 100%. Attempting is better than not attempting, and criminals are not the smartest people in the world (Yes, terrorists are also criminals).
Number 9.
College kids with a fake ID, petty thieves with a stolen credit card, and illegal immigrants are not a threat to commercial aviation.