Since we're aviation, and I am an aircraft tech, things realistically to be done...

[Skuzzy]

Geez lazs1,  I had to reread my post and could not find anything you purport me as saying.
All I made was a list of suggestions, none of which put passengers in chains, or would remove marshalls and none of which would impede the passenger loading of airplanes.
But if it takes slowing the process down to keep a plane from being used as a weapon, then I am for it.
I beleive a better job can be done in the airport, with regards to security, than was/is being done today.  And none of it would impede the passenger or the loading process.

If I am wrong, the feel free to quote my post and tell me.  I welcome rational discussions of how to improve the safety of all people in the air and on the ground.

[EDO43]

Hey LtHans, where do you  work out of?  I too am a mechanic on Lear 35A's, GII's and GIV's...That hellhole in the 35A is a squeak ain't it?  What about them 24mos Gulfstream inspections like under the tail compartment inspections and remove the gamma tubes etc, etc.  Yuch....Oh well, I'd rather work on the Gulfsteam IV then a Sabreliner or a HS125...or a Falconjet.

I work for a management/charter company in upstate NY.

As for security measures, I would personally take a good look at Israel's Airline and notice that they haven't had one instance of hijacking ever.  They use air marshalls, tight check in security and armed guards in the airports with automatic weapons.  So far I've seen police with automatic weapons in the airports.  Check in and security is still a joke at most airports.  Ramp access is far to easy.  You can even buy ramp passes I've heard at certain airports!  You have  to  go through shady characters to get one but you can still get one.