Before and After September 11, 2001 Airport Security

One of the worst disasters in United States history occurred on September 11, 2001. Thousands of people died that day and as a result the processes for airport security began to change significantly.

Airport security prior to September 11, 2001 was not as stringent.  Airline food was served with a knife (sometimes with a metal knife). A ticket agent would ask if you packed the bags yourself and if it was in your custody the whole time.… Read the rest