Security comes from clearance and security checking of the PERSON, not the belongings. I would rather see multiple checks of persons, passports or second ID for citizen/resident aliens required even for domestic flying, along with some intelligence supplied to the information systems the airlines already have.

This is doable, there is so much data out there about each and every one of us, especially if we are a longtime passenger of the airline. This kind of analysis would also provide customer differentiation to the ones who need it most, the frequent traveller.

Wouldn't a "preferred security check" be the true perk (and ONLY for status fliers, not even for first-class!) if the airline do really control it, they should provide it! (Plus it would be waay cool to sail on in!)


[This message has been edited by unixguy (edited 09-15-2001).]