It seems another sociopath has found his way on an airplane. As a result, the rest of us will endure increasingly invasive TSA checkpoints and restrictions while flying. According to a TSA press release:

Passengers flying from international locations to U.S. destinations may notice additional security measures in place. These measures are designed to be unpredictable, so passengers should not expect to see the same thing everywhere. Due to the busy holiday travel season, both domestic and international travelers should allot extra time for check-in.”

Interestingly Delta was quick to declare this flight was operated by Northwest Airlines. The official Delta statement sounds as if they are designed to create distance from the NWA subsidiary. Delta should declare their ownership and describe in detail how they will meet the challenges and coordinate with the TSA moving forward. All this posturing doesn’t increase our trust in their organization.

I’ve read the accounts and there is no mention of a sky marshall. Apparently, ultimately, we’re responsible for subduing our own terrorists. Lovely.

I prefer the Israeli Model. People are the threat, not the things they carry.

(See also: NYtimes: For Airline Passengers, Searches and Restroom Monitors )
(See also: WP: Fear and heroism aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 253 after attempted bombing)
(See also: CNN: New Detroit scare declared ‘non-serious’)
(See also: TSA and DHS Statements on Northwest Airlines Flight 253)

(See also: FC: Full-Body Scanners at Airports: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly)
(See also: Lawsuit against the Department of Justice concerning the illegal strip-search nature of whole body scans.)

(See also: NYtimes: The Israeli Model)