I had to laugh on my way into work last night! At Gatwick, there is an opportunity for airport staff to discuss "Security Improvement" with the BAA today between 09.00 and 14.00 (I'm on nights so no opportunity to go and amuse myself!)
What sort of a joke is this - at a time that Ferrovia are taking over and BAA is hell-bent on saving as many shekels as it can and shedding front-line jobs, how can it offer "Security Improvement"?
I think we, as airline staff, are going to have to be more vigilant than ever because the responsibility for our security has been given to retired servicemen (who, not intending being unkind here, couldn't pass a Battle Fitness Test any more) or economic migrants with no traceable Criminal Record Check because they haven't lived here for five years! Additionally, our own airlines are trying to break down every security barrier - self check in so that the passenger isn't seen by any staff till they are on the aeroplane!
Unfortunately, security takes second place to commercial pressures and I share Jockflyer's concerns!