Originally Posted by
EWRflyr
ALPA is not spending money on FAs....yet. ALPA only has stated that FAs should be part of this program. It's up to the TSA, A4A and whoever the technology company is to implement that database...and then get the FA unions to share in the costs just like we are already doing so we DON'T spend money on the FAs.
In regards to the comment that FAs shouldn't be allowed to do this because it would be easy for terrorists to become FAs:
#1. They go through the same background checks we do for employment
#2. What about this trusted traveler program? The TSA and the airlines want expedited screening for those frequent fliers willing to submit to a background check. Is this any different? I mean a terrorist could really lay low and then submit to this program. Does that concern you? (Personally this has been my concern.)
Its VERY different. Expedited means quicker, not swipe and go. And trusted travelers don't have flight deck access. Ever. Horrible idea. Off the street and a month later security free access on planes and in the flight deck just because they pass a check is the dumbest idea in aviation history.