I know somewhere is a thread where we posted about extra security measures for U.S. bound flights from HKG, but I can't find it anymore. In any case, I flew Asiana out of ICN to LAX a couple of days ago. Right in front of the jetbridge doors were five tables set up and staffed each with two or three security people, who checked each passengers' carry-ons and personal belongings before allowing access to the plane. They manually go through everything. Granted, they were quite polite but I find myself getting more and more aggravated by all this theatre. I am too old to subject myself to this over and over again with really no prospect of any improvements and am therefor seriously considering getting out of this flying business and let everyone else have fun at it. Leaving for MAD tomorrow, let's see what happens next.