Aviation Insecurity: The New Challenges of Air Travel

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Summary: There's more to worry about than terrorists on your flight!
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This book tells of terrorism, and if that's what you want to read about, then it's a good book.

But...

I've worked in the airline industry for 19 years. For the past 15 years I've been a flight attendant for a major airline that has it's world headquarters in Minneapolis/St. Paul.

As an industry insider, I can tell you that there are worse things to worry about on your next flight than "terrorists".

There's something that's occuring with more frequency than ever before, and it's known as "PILOT AIR-RAGE". I myself am a victim of unprovoked physical assault by a deranged pilot. If a pilot would attack a flight attendant, what's to keep him from attacking a passenger? NOTHING! And now they're talking about giving these pilots guns in the cockpit. It's sheer insanity!

Pilots aren't qualified to have guns onboard airplanes. They're egocentrical over-rated bus drivers. The last thing they need is a gun. I would never get on an airplane with an armed pilot.

As a result of the physical assault and the following harassment that continued for a year afterward, I'm suffering from physical injuries and emotional distress which has been diagnosed as PTSD (post-traaumatic stress disorder). My airline has lied and covered-up for the pilot and allowed him to keep flying, although his violence is well documented. Would you want to be on one of his flights?

Airlines cover-up the violent and irrationional behavior of pilots in incidents like this on a regular basis. Believe me when I tell you that not all pilots are the type of people you want to be putting in control of your very life when you get on an airplane.

One of my airline's pilots was actually involved in terrorism, which was proven by an FBI investigation. Would you want to be on one of his flights? Think about it!

I'm currently writing a book about my experience in working for this airline, and I guarantee it will make you think twice about flying, especially on this particular airline!

Look for my book in the "northwest" corner of your local bookstore, or right here on Amazon early next year!

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Summary: No accountability-No justice-No progress!
Review: As a resident of Massachusett's South Shore and a frequent user of Logan Airport, I am saddened and angry at what Mr. Thomas has revealed in his case study of Boston's Logan Airport - a culture of compromise. Despite the steps Logan has taken since 9/11, the genie is long since out of the bottle. FAA Civil Aviation Security was responsible for oversight of the airport and airlines at Logan and failed miserably in the lead up to 9/11. Massport, then and now, was the least culpable entity charged with security responsibility. The airlines and their fawning sycophants within the FAA's New England Region Civil Aviation Security Division have the blood of thousands on their hands. Willie Gripper and Mary Carol Turano should be fired. I thank Mr. Thomas for recording their wretched performance and at least holding them guilty in the court of public opinion. Mr. Thomas is absolutely correct when he says "No accountability - No justice - no progress." The state of aviation security today leaves much to be desired. We certainly are not getting what we've paid for from the TSA. The airline industry, so critical to the economic well being of our nation, remains vulnerable, but the margin of error has been reduced significantly. I can't imagine what would happen to the air industry and our economy should we experience another downed aircraft in a terrorist attack. The problem is, as before, it is not a question of if, but when. Without accountability we will continue to see a culture of bureaucracy more focussed on trying to convince the traveling public that it is safe to fly, rather than one which actually has the chutzpah to make it safe to fly. Where are our elected representatives who are charged with providing the necessary oversight to insure the American public is protected? What an outrage!!

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Summary: Wow! What a must read!!!
Review: I picked this book up on a whim and couldn't put it down. Simple and easy to understand, it answers every question I hear about in the news almost daily. This is the first book that I have read which really explains how 9/11 unfolded.

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Summary: Finally the truth!!
Review: In this riveting account, Thomas has pieced together the sad history of aviation security. A great read, it made me very angry. Intensive research and attention to detail show how aviation security BEFORE and AFTER 9/11 is still not taken seriously by our government. A necessary book for all Americans.

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Summary: The first real 9-11 book.
Review: This is the first book I've read that really explains why 9-11 happened. Nowhere else have I found the FAA failings detailed. It is scary to think that our government enabled the hijackers to do what they did. Even more scary is the fact that it could happen again - after all the billions and hassle.