I could tell you stories from firsthand experience when I was with DHS that would scare the crap out of you. Let's face it, anyone can still bring weapons of all types into an airport ticketing area. Many people do. No matter how far back you push the protection perimeter, there will always be a zone where people congregate for a security check and where they are vulnerable.
Recently going thru security at LAX..they were not verifying identy versus the boarding pass after check in.
No double check of idenity at the plane either.
This makes it possible for anyone to use a valid boarding pass.
Looked to me like it was intentional. I pointed the breach out to the Security Supervisor..and he just shrugged.
Guess they got to get all those illegals on the flights somehow.
Exactly. There are 2 things that have improved airline security:
1. Reinforced cockpit doors.
2. Determination of passengers and crew to fight back.
Everything else is window dressing.