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In reply to the discussion: My take on 9/11 [View all]mnhtnbb
(33,136 posts)to secure the cockpits.
El Al secured their cockpits years previously--along with other security measures--with no more hijackings.
In line with the thoroughness that governs all aspects of Israel's airline security, all El Al cockpits have double doors to prevent entry by unauthorised people. A code is required to access the doors, and the second door will only be opened after the first has closed, and the person entering has been identified by the Captain or First Officer.
Read more: http://www.theweek.co.uk/politics/17285/air-security-rest-world-needs-learn-el-al#ixzz3D8hk6ljK
American airline companies refused to spend the money to secure their cockpits
and then, in the wake of 9/11 finally got around to doing a half way job.
But that wasn't all there was to it. I did a LOT of reading after the fact of 9/11. Count me in as one who has never believed
the 'official' story. But I also don't believe the 'official' story of the JFK assassination, either.