Airline safety

September 11, 2001 is a day that will not be soon forgotten. The effects of this tragedy reach every aspect of our lives, from the economy, to foreign policy, to travel, and especially airline safety. Anyone who has traveled can tell you the extent of new security in place at airports. Besides checking traveler's belongings, there are other proposed precautions, such as using biometrics to identify passengers, placing sky marshals on nearly every flight, creating stronger cockpit …

…be contacted. Hopefully, they would not be faced with this decision because airline safety has improved and will continue to improve. People need to get back on planes; the airline and tourism industry is a vital part of our economy. Safety should be strictest on the ground. Once in flight, there is little that can be done. Airlines are safe and although many are nervous about the recent events, it most likely won't happen again.