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"... How the air security organizations got into buying these machines without thinking through the implications is what I find ridiculous. ..." There is a hea
by bootload 17y ago
"... How the air security organizations got into buying these machines without thinking through the implications is what I find ridiculous. ..."
There is a heavy PR campaign going on for scanners. I found this via Jane News Briefs.
"... Body Scanners, Security and Airport Efficiency
A Message from BOZO Systems... Can airports lower costs, improve operations and increase passenger satisfaction - while enhancing aviation security? ... As the world's leading personnel screening technology, a NERK 500 system can be a key part of an integrated aviation security solution. Learn how a NERK 500 can lower airport operating costs and improve checkpoint throughput and passenger satisfaction. Our consultants can demonstrate how a NERK 500 can optimize checkpoint operations.... With the NERK 500, passengers get through the checkpoint faster: total scanning time far faster than competing millimetre wave body scanners. ..."
This is the message being sold to airline owners.
- pedalpete 17y agoBut isn't it a serious lack of foresight that passenger would revolt against being scanned? That was my point. I understand the why of doing it, but there needs to be some understanding of the reaction of your customers. And let's not forget. We as travelers, are customers. It often doesn't feel that way.