Sir Airbuddie:
Yes, everyone has learned something new from Sep 11th regarding airline security and safety, irrespective of airport screeners' diligence.
The most important issue is that ordinary passengers will no longer sit idle if there is any inflight commotion. People fear for their lives and safety, and as had already been demonstrated with the "shoe bomber," passengers will tackle any unruly person or mentally deranged person who infringes upon the safety of flight. Nothing will ever be fullproof and bulletproof, but aviation security awareness and passenger "mind-set" has reached a higher level. <img src="eek.gif" border="0">