We have often seen how people get angry and agitated during security checks. But it is a necessary measure which must be taken to avoid incidents that can cause you harm. High jackings of various airplanes in the s and s led to the system of screening, ticketing and monitoring procedures, which were followed till It was a wake-up call for authorities who had become complacent with airport security.
New security measures have been developed to stop more elaborate and intelligently planned actions by terrorists. Things are different now. It is difficult to get through airport security even with a bottle of water. These tough security measures have helped airlines avoid potential terrorist threats. Drugs trafficking went up very quickly once smugglers started using airplanes. Drug lords like Pablo Escobar and others made billions using the flying routes to transport drugs.
This had a negative effect on the aviation industry, affected the society and disrupted the economy countries where drug trafficking was prominent. Even today we see reports of people coming up with new ways to traffic drugs on airplanes, but modern day airport security measures have helped to catch the people responsible. The increased risk would be negligible — and if it gets people to stop driving and start flying, it could save lives. Our mission has never been more vital than it is in this moment: to empower through understanding.
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