Originally Posted by
MacLeanBarrier
I've already met and meeting with more House and Senate offices to explain that the "wire mesh" 12-cable unit is not cost effective--which why most have been removed due to drink-carts and roller-bags always running into and breaking them. Too much downtime was a result due to the need to call 2 contractors to fix the 12-cable barrier and anchor it back into the bulkheads.
My barrier cart rolls off with a new one to replace it after landing--zero downtime.
The 12-cable system is also dangerous due to being exposed to the general passengers. It can be sabotaged with a simple metal tool or super-glue.
My barrier cart has an disturb-circuit alarm after it's stowed. It also collapses back into the special cart, stows and locks away with the standard drink-carts, and camoflages with them. Impossible to sabotage.
Finally, the 12-cable "wire mesh" system cannot stop firearms or synthetic opiod attacks with fentanyl or carfentanil. My barrier is bullet-proof and seals the forward galley.
Forgive me if my questions are stupid -- but where would it be stored with the standard drink cart? I do not hang out in the galley a lot, but there seems to be little room.
About the synthetic opoid scenario -- Is no one going to notice a person putting on a personal respirator? On my last flights (international) the FAs were very vigilant when the carts were out, watching for any movement.
If someone starts shooting without the barrier, how would that help the terrorist get into the cockpit?
If terrorist decides to do a few trial runs, would they not figure out where the mobile barrier is "hidden"?
Has a prototype actually been built? From the drawings it looks as if there are areas where aerosol and bullets can pass as the upper barrier has rounded corners.