I'm sure we need to improve the safety of flights, however some of the ideas I've seen posted worry me.
As many have said, arming the Flight or Cabin Crew, has to pose more problems than it would solve. Sim checks/route checks/CRM/SEP/Medical recurrant training...you now want to add shooting. To what standards...what situations do we train under. How often do we have to handle a gun to remain proficient in under the most stressfull situations.......will we have time to fly?
No, I'm all for safety, but truly believe it has to be a robust ground based item. Yes we will be vigilant on board, but the onus has to be to have really checked people out prior to boarding.
I.D. cards for all, photo, retinal scans, thumb prints. Positive ID to get a Ticket.
It may sound a bit 'Big Brother' but if thats what it takes...
My prayers to all the crew, their Families, and colleagues, and those of the other victims.