Follow the Israeli pattern
The airline that has been most successful in thwarting aerial hi-jacking or bombing is the Isreali national airline - and why are they so successfuL
Profiling, profiling and more profiling. Until we shake off these "human rights" nuts all crew will have to live with terrorist risk. It will not be completely effective but it will be vastly better than the ridiculous full screening of 85 year old Caucasian ladies going to see their grandchildren in Chicago. BALPA could make this a key platform for public acceptance. Don't give these terrorists one moments peace. Hassle them, hassle their friends, hassle their families and anybody who might - just might be one themselves - male or female. You know it makes sense.