Originally Posted by
dstan
I have to say that I agree with the rule. Think of it from the other (nefarious) side. Yes, you can find drawings on the internet, but if one were planning something, well, there's nothing like firsthand intelligence. And no, that shouldn't stop anyone from taking what are obviously family photos, but documenting precise layouts and protocols does raise potential risks. How do you know for sure that 9/11 was "an event unrelated to picture taking over 6 years ago"?
You can find more than "drawings" on the internet.
You can find tons of pictures and even diagrams with measurements.
I am not convinced that taking pictures on a plane is a security issue.
What possible new info could terrorist gain that isn't easy enough to find without flying?