Originally Posted by
detpilot
I'd imagine in the days of the likes of Ernest Gann, etc, when pilots had the cojones to stand up for what was right, this wouldn't have occurred.
That was back in the day when Airline pilots were well respected and their word and Judgement was gospel. Now, if you make a decision that doesn't jive with what the TSA wants you would probably be fired, have federal marshals show up on your door step, be brought up on charges and be treated like a terrorist!