Airport Security



The aftermath of the tragedies of September 11, 2001 forced America  to redefine freedom and security. The terrorist attacks encouraged the airline industry to renew and strengthen their focus on security. People travel by plane every day and before the events of September 11th, it was very simple for people to use air travel to fly from one place to another.

The world used to look at America as an indestructible fortress, but the planes hit the very foundation of this perception and trust in the United States was questioned. 9/11 made America redefine their definitions of freedom and security. The attacks forced the airline industry to renew and focus their strength on security. The attacks of 9/11 were historically significant because they posed a threat to our national security. After  September 11th, flying became a bigger time commitment. Instead of being able to simply throw things into a bag before going to an airport, people now have to plan ahead when it comes to packing as to what is and what is not allowed through airport security and on an airplane. Prior to the events of September 2001, private companies, under the supervision of the Federal Aviation Administration, conducted airport security screening for passengers. As a result of the terrorist attacks on the United States, the government established the Transportation Security Administration. The events of September 11th drastically changed the way airports function and the way people feel about airports and traveling by plane. The major alterations in airline security include improved security on airplanes, improved security screening in airports, and the requirement of identification for all passengers. As a result, airline travel has become more of a business experience as opposed to a social event.



This event connects to transportation in various ways. Airplanes have been around since 1903 and have gradually become more and more of a necessity for people in the United States. Thousands of people fly every single day. The invention of the airplane changed the way we travel by creating a quicker and more comfortable way to travel. However, 9/11 completely changed the entire flying experience. Flying is no longer a simple and comfortable experience.

The transformation of airport security did not only impact airports in the United States. Unlike land transportation, air travel connects people globally and overseas who are flying to and from America. People who travel to the United States are required to go through airport security. Therefore, travelers from various countries must go through the same procedures and obey the same standards as Americans. When traveling between countries, many foreigners avoid traveling through the United States in an attempt to avoid dealing with America's strict and time-consuming security measures.

The aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, led to an initial decrease in passengers, a decline in airline revenues, and an increase in oil prices on a global level. Although some countries have security measures that surpass those of the United States, the security measures of many countries are very moderate and lenient. Although the 9/11 attacks were broadcasted throughout the world, not many foreign countries were directly impacted by the traumatic event besides the United States.



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