Airline Safety Policies
Revised Airline Safety Policies
Ever since the September 11, 2001 tragedy, there have been many suggested and implemented changes in airline safety policies. These new and revised policies have been put into place to make sure that flying from now is as safe as can be, minus technical issues. Some measures seem a bit harsh, but in terms of safety, no one can be too safe or too careful. Many of the suggested airline safety policies are just that, suggestions. There is nothing such as a bad idea when talking about preserving life, and each policy has been considered, some kept and others thrown away. Here are some ideas that were tossed around, some made it and some didn't.
Train the staff on the airplane in self-defense techniques. This way if they were to encounter a hostile situation, they will be a little more prepared.
Ban anything from the airplane that can be used against the crew in an attack (bullets, body armor, any form of weaponry, etc.).
Routinely conduct background checks of pilots, staff, technical crew, mechanics and keep profiles up to date.
Here are more strict airline safety policies suggested:
Federally control airport security screeners.
Make security more apparent at the airport with National Guardsmen visibly present.
Much like how the drivers education teacher has controls on the passenger side of the vehicle, rig airplanes to be controlled from the tower by remote.
Make the door to the cockpit stronger (some say bulletproof).
Put surveillance equipment in the cabin so crew can monitor activities.
When it comes to airline safety policies, these are just a few that have been or are being discussed. Some say that if these airline safety policies are put into place, it will make air travel a lot more intimidating, but safer. Most are wiling to sacrifice comfort for safety.
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