The Pros And Cons Of 9/11

I. Summary The terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001 have forever changed how commercial airlines operate. Even with today’s security measures in place, terrorism is once again on the rise. In the aviation community, the airlines are the ones left to feel the negative effects of these terroristic attacks. Logan (n.d.) explains that airlines had a 30 percent loss in demand with the initial shock of the attack of 9/11 (para. 2).
II. Problem The problem is when there is a terrorist attack, the airlines lose revenue. Bryant (2016) explained the recent terrorist attacks in Brussels had caused easyjet, a low-cost carrier (LCC), to have a loss of revenue in a six-month period of $34.6 million (para. 3).
III. Significance of the Problem The

Another alternative action is to improve the detection devices at the airport security areas to catch terrorists before the gain further access to the airport. Eng (2014) explained that many companies are trying to create more advanced methods of detection (para. 6).
Advantages. An advantage is the ability to scan a person for concealed weapons. Eng (2014) gives an example of a machine that is designed to scan passengers instead of baggage (para. 7). Another advantage to machines of this type is it will make it easier to detect items in baggage since conventional methods are not good enough. Eng (2014) quoted Leo Boivin saying “trying to find knives at airport check points is tough…the average carry-on [bag] has more stuff in it than ever before and it makes it harder to find” (para. 3).
Disadvantages. A disadvantage is the cost of these new machines may be higher than airports are willing to pay. Eng (2014) explained that these new systems could cost hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars per machine (para. 13). Another disadvantage is these new machines could violate amendment rights. Eng (2014) states “some advanced detectors such as Trex’s archetype may bring up privacy and Fourth Amendment concerns” (para.