15 years ago, Airport security was a very simple process. It consisted of a stroll through a metal detector to find weapons. Before 9/11, you could have pocket knifes on planes as long as they were less than four inches long, or you could have scissors. The security has changed drastically changed. Little did we know that taking off a belt or emptying our pockets would be the easiest thing we would have to do. Unfortunately, going through airport security is no longer an easy task. After reading a few articles there were 9 main things that were changed.
- Specific ID required; ID name must match name on ticket
- Shoes must be removed at checkpoints
- All baggage, carryon and checked, must be screened
- No liquids (above 3.4 ounces) allowed through checkpoints
- Special items must be pulled from luggage (laptops)
- Jackets, outwear must be removed
- Body scan machine screening
- Enhanced pat-downs
- No more non-ticketed visitors allowed at airline gates
Because of all this, you can no longer show up to the airport 20 minutes before your flight. You can no longer make any jokes of terrorism, bombs, planes crashing, etc. Now, if TSA hears you making a comment like that, you probably won't be flying anytime soon. They have upped the security in airports along with increases in TSA agents and Sky Marshals.
http://www.farecompare.com/travel-advice/9-ways-security-has-changed-since-911/#/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_security_repercussions_due_to_the_September_11_attacks
http://www.bustle.com/articles/109828-5-significant-ways-flying-has-changed-since-911-for-better-or-for-worse
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