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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Bear in mind that El Al has only international flights, and those flights are of relatively long duration (they don't fly to most of the neighboring Arab states [or aren't allowed to]). So, implementing such a scheme on US flights wouldn't easily translate. All domestic flights? Well, that pretty much kills anything short of New York/Chicago or NY/DC, or NY/Bos. People will drive or go private, if you need 3 hours in advance.
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Do terrorists want short flights (which have very little fuel)? I guess I don't know what the plan was for using the liquid explosive, and what kind of damage it would have caused. Perhaps security is different for longer versus shorter flights? Possibly not administrable, but I'm trying to think outside the box.
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Also, in reviewing teh TSA website for some recent travel, and seeing the diverted flight posted above, I learned that scissors and screwdrivers are now allowed in carry-on luggage. Scissors I can understand, because people knit, sew, etc. But screwdrivers? What do you need a screwdriver on the plane for? Are you putting together a computer or a cabinet? It seems like the criterion should not be limited to potential danger, but also potential utility while in flight.
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Maybe it's a gift? Or dad is going to visit, oh, like me and do some repairs around the house? And doesn't want to check luggage? I mean, what in-flight utility does a bottle of shampoo or conditioner have?
ETA this would not be about me, as I was outfitted with a set of tools culled from the parental set around when I got my first house. I think they were driven to me.
