Article: Airline Security

Airline Security

ADRIENNE WILMOTH LERNER

Following the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States, airline and airport security reform was a key aspect of international anti-terrorist efforts. Although some nations, such as Great Britain and Israel, had created strong passenger and luggage screening protocols before 2001, there were few international standards for airport security. Concern about the possible future use of airplanes in terrorist attacks and hijacking events provoked widespread changes in United States airport security and passenger screening operations.

United States Aviation and Transportation Security Act

On November 18 and 19, 2001, the United ...

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