This paper describes our nation and the worlds mindset about airline terrorism before 9/11 and airline terrorism today. This remains a very real and deadly subject even though we don’t have as many incidents occurring at this moment in time. Still the potential for countless lives being lost in an aircraft accident from the actions of a terrorist or terrorist organization is still very real and innocent families across this nation and abroad remain the targets. Additionally, it will show that the security measures in place at airports prior to 9/11 were far less adequate, than today, and personnel responsible for airport security at the gates and throughout were either poorly trained or not trained at all when it came to hijackers and terrorist. This paper will also identify the extensive security measures, rules and training that have been put into place, which helped to curtail acts of terrorism onboard airliners.
The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2011 prompted the world to reevaluate and drastically modify airport and airline security. “Four targets had been chosen, all iconic American buildings that would send a clear message of the depth of their hatred for the United States. All four planes crashed, killing all on board—terrorists, crew members, and passengers, along with hundreds who were killed inside the structures, on the ground, and the men and women who ran into collapsing buildings in an effort to try and save others” (Smutz 1). As Jason Villemez said “the decade after the 9/11 attacks reshaped many facets of life in America” (Villemez 1). Before the attacks, people did not think that large scale hostility towards innocent people in our country was remotely possible. Ever since that fateful moment, citizens in America are on their toes every day worrying about another attack happening. United States citizens have had to adapt and change in response to this fear of further terrorist assault on our country. One of the ways they have adapted is by changing their means of security concerning airline travel.
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Prior to 9/11, there was little to no security in the airport. One could simply check in and walk to straight to their gate. Shortly after, security took rise across the country and noticeably in airports. Now, one must wait in line, take off their shoes, jackets, liquids, and get screened for metals. While some view this as an inconvenience, others perceive this as a completely necessary aspect to one's travels. In this instance, one's freedom is significantly limited but, in turn, a greater level of safety is provided. This situation is perceived differently by everyone and depending on one’s outlook, can be a good or bad aspect to
Since the 1980s the situation in the civil aviation industry has changed dramatically, and although the government still retains some form of in-direct control over the aviation sector and the ‘former’ national airlines in specific, issues related to economization and efficiency of the business enterprise take primacy in dictating strategic and operational decisions of the airline operators. This shift in the approach to the regulation of the aviation sector around the globe has also greatly influenced issues related to workforce organization in this industry, especially in the Western world.
Radvanovsky, Robert, and Allan McDougall. Critical Infrastructure: Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. Boca Raton, FL: CRC, Taylor & Francis Group, 2013. Print.
The United Kingdom has one of the most advanced and complex aviation systems in the world. London, the kingdom capital, is the world most internationally connected city given the range of destinations available from airports located within the city. Furthermore, majority of UK citizens (more than 70 percent of the population) live within less than an hour’s journey from an airport that offers flights to numerous destinations across the world. Nonetheless, the UK aviation industry has experienced major changes in the past two decades. Foremost, the industry was liberalized in 1997 that increased competition in the industry leading to the emergence and growth of low-cost airlines. Prices have drastically gone down especially for short-haul flights. The choice and value available to consumers brought about by intense competition among commercial aviation operators has made the current century a golden age for UK passengers and businesses that rely on aviation. The UK has become an increasingly challenging environment for airlines to operate in. industry deregulation, oil crisis, terrorism threat, global financial crisis, euro crisis and numerous industrial actions are some of the challenges that have confronted the industry. Consequently, a number of UK airlines did not survive and others merged with or were acquired by other airlines. The trend of airlines consolidation is evident in the decreased number of commercial airlines registered in the UK from a high of 56 in 1973 to 33 in 2011. The players in the industry have felt the pressures of increasing costs and dwindling market share especially after the entry of low-cost airlines. As a result, mergers and acquisitions have been utilized as the best tools to survive in the rapidly ...
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In today’s volatile aviation environment the best way for a commercial airport to be secure is to have the responsibility shared between the airport operator, air carriers, tenants and the transportation security administration (TSA). After “9/11” the security scenario in airports has been drastically changed and detailed comprehensive strategy is required to deal with increasing terrorism and hijacking threats. Because of all the terrorist attacks and threat, the protection of our airport’s security has needed to become more of a team effort, whereas both organizations and individuals come together and work as a team. These teams work together to secure both the airport system and airport infrastructure. While I am currently a commercial pilot actively flying for a US carrier, I have always had a great interest in the career of an Airport Security Coordinator. I chose to research and discuss this career field, as I am contemplating early retirement from flying and pursue a career as an Airport Security Coordinator. The airport security of America’s airports include many levels and individuals that play a vital role in helping keep our airports, aircraft and passengers safe, and the role of an Airport Security Coordinator plays is a very active and vital one in ensuring the safety of millions of travels.
As the fixed-based operator of your airport, I am writing to encourage you to take the time to consider some recommendations for developing and improving on the security measures that are currently in place at your facility. As you are probably aware, there is no way to prescribe a reasonable one-size-fits-all security plan for every general aviation airport (Transportation Security Authority, 2004. p.2). A thorough review of the services and conditions found at your airport, however, has made possible a list of logical suggestions that could prove to be beneficial to its overall level of security.
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