Originally Posted by
motty
As far as security, when making connection (like most of us need to do) - this can be a deciding factor for connecting hub. With so many incidents and delays that I had with other colleagues, connecting through FRA and MUC is a nightmare, hence - it certainly influences the overall carrier experience for LH. I also connected and originated in many US and European airports and also out of TLV (originated). FRA and MUC were certainly the worse. LH does have control over their security and could weigh in and dedicate more resources to improve this experience.
I still don't understand why LH has control over the security checks. Does UA has control over the security checks at ORD? I think, it's the TSA at ORD as well. I'm sure, at FRA and MUC it's not LH, but the Bundespolizei. LH takes the security fees from the passengers and pays them to the Bundespolizei, that's it.