Thu, Dec 31, 2009
"We Must Continue To Scrutinize All Aspects Of Aviation
Security"
ALPA Presidient, Capt. John Prater, has issued a statement on
the December 25 failed terrorist attack aboard Northwest Airlines
Flight 253.
“The crew of Northwest Airlines Flight 253 performed their
jobs flawlessly during the recent security incident, making this
flight one of thousands across the country to arrive safely at its
destination that day. A well-trained professional flight crew
remains the last line of defense in keeping the nation’s
airlines safe.
“While an extraordinary level of safety and security
exists in our nation’s air transportation system today, we
must continue to scrutinize all aspects of aviation security.
Working with government, industry, and airline operators, ALPA will
thoroughly evaluate the series of events that led to this in-flight
security incident and identify areas where the system can be
improved.
“The Department of Homeland Security and the
Transportation Security Administration have sought ALPA’s
views on a broad range of security issues, including this most
recent event. While ALPA respects the work and commitment of the
current TSA leadership, we call for the rapid confirmation of
Erroll Southers as TSA Administrator as an important step in
providing security for the traveling public.
“For decades, ALPA has advocated for a threat-based
aviation security system that directs resources toward the greatest
risk. We are continuing to work with the federal government
agencies, Congress, and the airlines to ensure that our
nation’s aviation security moves away from a
one-size-fits-all approach to a threat-based system that focuses on
intent rather than objects.”
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