Originally Posted by
CurtainTwitcher
Pilots have ASIC's too, yet they are screened. They are "trusted" to do the right thing given the almost unlimited possibility for nefarious activity [Germanwings].
The screening pilots yet, not groundstaff with airside access seems to logically indefensible.
Not exactly correct, ground staff includes customer service (check in/gate staff) and they most definitely DO go through security.
Having said that, I agree, always thought it was a hole that needed to be plugged that no one airside below the first floor was screened.
Then you had the stupidity of a legitimate employee going from the sterile area to the ramp to deliver a message who then gets told by AFP that he/she has to go back into the terminal and go through security again - a completely impractical situation where someone's duties are focussed on the gate area. Screening everyone would obviate this then everyone could move as required by their duties on the airside (inside or out) as they would all be screened. Catering is another area that needs attention.