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flyover · September 7th, 2004, 08:26

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I think El Al has like 60 flights a day. It's a hell of a lot easier to secure that airline and to implement their security screening program with that kind of schedule. To put it in perspective, I'll bet that Delta operates more flights out of ATL in one hour than El Al operates all day! And American and United each do the same in ORD! Southwest probably does that as well at BWI!

Those who say, do it like El Al do not realize that their model is simply not scalable to the US. You've got a much bigger country, with a lot more people, and a lot more flights operating.

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That's a good point and one that many have made and that I agree with. On the other hand when an airline like this has successfully stood off terrorism for decades, they may have a few tips to offer us.

I've never thought profiling was "the" answer in the US. But I sure think it is part of it. And all official comments aside I'll bet we are doing it. Again I'll bet you a doughnut that it was no accident the FAMs were on the NWA flight with the Syrians.

September 7th, 2004, 08:26	#41
flyover Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,389	Re: United adds another layer to cockpit security [ QUOTE ] I think El Al has like 60 flights a day. It's a hell of a lot easier to secure that airline and to implement their security screening program with that kind of schedule. To put it in perspective, I'll bet that Delta operates more flights out of ATL in one hour than El Al operates all day! And American and United each do the same in ORD! Southwest probably does that as well at BWI! Those who say, do it like El Al do not realize that their model is simply not scalable to the US. You've got a much bigger country, with a lot more people, and a lot more flights operating. [/ QUOTE ] That's a good point and one that many have made and that I agree with. On the other hand when an airline like this has successfully stood off terrorism for decades, they may have a few tips to offer us. I've never thought profiling was "the" answer in the US. But I sure think it is part of it. And all official comments aside I'll bet we are doing it. Again I'll bet you a doughnut that it was no accident the FAMs were on the NWA flight with the Syrians.