Originally Posted by
B2N2
Also common sense may be applied as appropriate.
Threats didn't start till they were asked to disembark.
The family had all intention of flying.
Therefore during a risk assessment it must have been determined of very low threat level.
And that is how the systems is supposed to work.
It's not outside of the realms of possibility that a terrorist could get a bomb onto a aircraft then the passenger whose baggage it was in deliberately doing something to ensure that they were kicked off the flight knowing or hoping that their baggage would be left on board.
Unlikely?
Not too long ago, terrorists flying planes into buildings was unlikely, as was the possibility of terrorists driving cars or lorries into pedestrians.