Originally Posted by MgmtConsult1974
I don’t really understand it.
The only risk that I can think of related to e-check in boarding passes is potential manipulation of the boarding pass. If the boarding pass is manipulated anyways (removal of SSSS, etc.) doesn’t it stand to reason that the name on the boarding pass can be modified also to ensure that it matches the ID? I don’t see what double review of ID for e-check in boarding passes ONLY proves.
Lastly, didn’t all the hijackers from 9-11 have government issued IDs?
Presumably, one with superior reasoning skills won't understand this. I sure don't. I'm assuming that by your title of MgmtConsult you also have good reasoning skills, and thus can't comprehend an uncomprehendable situation.
It is ridiculous. I assume the reason for checking boarding passes in the first place is to limit the number of people who pass through the checkpoints (thus speeding up the process for travellers). One now has to kiss good bye outside of security. That is fine and reasonable.
But checking boarding passes is NOT a measure that buys any more security. And doublechecking computer printed boarding passes (without scanning them etc) does NOTHING for security.
Any TSA'ers have insight on this they can share?