Correct me if I'm wrong, but it wasn't that long ago that anyone with the Yellow Striped ( already security vetted) Air Side Pass was allowed virtually unrestricted access to most Western European airports and all UK airports?
What Happened? (before 911)
Money grabbing Local Airport Authorities is what happened, all wanting their share of the Security Pass Cash Cow at £xxx per pass to be renewed every year.
Absolutely nothing to do with Security at all!
Look at all the nail clippers, manicure scissors, nail files, 300ml and 500ml drinks that can be purchased once through "Security" and into the air side shopping malls.
Inconsistent? Yes, we were allowed through crew security channel yesterday with supposedly already security vetted crew food and allowed our 330 ml water bottles but had the 250 ml cartons of Milk for our breakfast cereals confiscated!
Security my @rse!
BR.