[conservative in nyc]

That's not good. Washington shuts down whenever there's an inch or two of snow. You'd think the FAM system would realize that, and have a backup facility somewhere less affected by weather. Especially when they are most concerned about flights flying into and out of Reagan National Airport.

[OldFriend]

Is there some reason why the WnTimes feels the need to let the enemy know our vulnerability?

[bvw]

"It basically put the entire aviation security system and flying public at risk because the air marshals were not able to properly do their jobs," the supervisor said.

LOL! Sure it did! NOT!

[night reader]

That's not good. Washington shuts down whenever there's an inch or two of snow. You'd think the FAM system would realize that, and have a backup facility somewhere less affected by weather

Or somewhere better able to deal with weather extremes.

[Delta 21]

Good thing the Democrats arent in charge. This might have turned into a natural disaster!

Looks like things went off pretty well yesterday.

[chimera]

Sounds like another good reason to allow pilots to carry firearms. You know they are going to be there. If the plane takes off, there is usually a good chance that there's a pilot aboard, even if the air marshals are not.

[Capriole]

We knew for three days that this "snowstorm" was coming. It wasn't a big shock to anyone. There was no reason for anyone not to show up for work, particularly as it didn't get started until 11 in the morning.

People in Washington are terrified of snow. Why this hysteria should obtain, I don't know. Half the people here are from the north. Even the natives have lived with snow all their lives; it's not as if this was Georgia or Florida, which rarely sees a real snow and might not expect its citizens to handle the white stuff confidently.

[XHogPilot]

Meanwhile, the fed gov continues to drag its heals on needed improvements to the program to arm pilots.