At the sharp end of airline/airport operations, we all know what needs to be done and most of us are aware that it will cost money to do these things.
However, the bottom line is of course, profit. Paying extra for security will obviously affect profit and no company will accept this in what we are told are "difficult times."
To this end, only lip service will be paid to enforcing security at airports.
As profits affect senior management bonuses and next years possible £90,000 pay hike for some, it is in their own interests to keep costs down by not implementing expensive recommendations and keeping security staffing and security staff salaries low.
Security, it's a joke in some places. In my experience staff get a closer scrutiny than some passengers.
Doc C.