IP: we can all rest easy now, airports are safe

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

Is it silly to point out that positive baggage and passenger matching does 
NOT apply to connections so even a non suicide oriented bomber can check 
his/her bags through and get off at a connecting point and the luggage will 
continue on. Unless the bags have been properly scanner/inspected there is 
a potential problem.   Note inspection/scan  is not mandatory at this time 
as I read it.

Dave

> Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2002 08:00:31 -0700
> From: brett watson <brett () the-watsons org>
>
> Despite scattered delays involving individual airlines, city aviation 
> officials this
> afternoon declared Chicago's first day of operations under heightened airport
> security regulations a success.
>
> ?We feel very pleased with the overall system flow. Today was a good benchmark
> because Fridays are traditionally busy, and it?s a holiday weekend,? said 
> Monique
> Bond, a spokeswoman for the city?s Department of Aviation.
>
> http://chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-020118airports.story?coll=ch


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