Originally Posted by
guflyer
CynicAAl, from the photos on the post, it appears that fences were put up to trap everyone in the secured area. I do not understand how this was allowed under the Life Safety Code either.
the gates are at the security checkpoint and many (most ? ) airports have them. Airport terminals have many exits, mostly alarmed, but have panic hardware that allow them to be opened from inside the terminal. I'm guessing people could have left via one of these exits, but chose to stay (or were told to stay)..