[Scanian]

I agree. El Al is the gold standard of airline security.

The only reason the US doesn’t emulate them is pure PC crap and nothing else.

[algernonpj]

The only reason the US doesn’t emulate them is pure PC crap and nothing else.

Absolutely.

What I like about El Al's approach is that they catch not only those on the terror watch lists, also those who have recently traveled to Muslim countries for 'training', converts who don't fit the traditional Jihadist profile, e.g. blond blue-eyed man name Patrick O'Reilly, and those who are duped into carrying 'gifts' in their luggage.

Everyone is treated the same.

You don't have to get partially undressed to fly.

And, IIRC anyone who not allowed to fly EL AL is very courteously assisted in getting a flight on another airline.