Originally Posted by danielonn

I think the TSA needs an overhaul and emulate Israel. If we want to avoid people breaching the security and flying without a proper boarding pass or stowaways there first needs to be vehicle checkpoints before entering the airport terminal zone sort of like an entrance to a parking garage where the door closes behind you upon entering and the exit door only opens after the check. If you are deemed a risk you will be escorted off the property by the TSA.

If you are picking up a passenger you will be asked to verify the name and flight details or if you are a person who is a plane spotter or wants to visit the terminal or escort someone through security you would need to register 72 hours before on the TSA APIS system failure to do so would result in denied access except for outdoor pickups which can only occur up to 40 minutes before and after the scheduled landing time.

Drop offs can occur 4 hours prior the flight up until 90 minutes prior.

Before entering the terminal everyone must show an ID.

Before entering the checkin area passengers will have their checked bags screened by an X-ray or hand bag check along with answering questions.

When you are cleared and deemed low risk by an overall ranking you can take liquids keep shoes on as well as belts and laptops. Higher risk passengers would still follow today's procedures and go to a different secondary screening area away from the general area so as to not slow things down.

Your ranking would be based on past travel history if you have cooperated with the search your current standing whether you have a criminal record or not but it would not be based on religion or other discriminating factors like applying for a credit card.

Arriving passengers may also be subjected to an X-Ray screen if deemed a threat before being allowed into the public area. At baggage claims all bags and bag tags would be matched with your ID.

Customs would also be more secure with an exit booth whereby alll Passports are verified and registered to be sure passengers have no warrants etc.

What are your thoughts? This is my 2 cents. So essentially the TSA Pre Check and Global Entry would be implemented on a day to day basis via the ranking and no fee or application.