Airlines Confidential · Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Doug Parker described the state of aviation security prior to the 9/11 attacks, noting the absence of current safety measures. He stated that the implementation of these measures, such as reinforced cockpit doors and a no-fly list, was crucial in restoring public confidence.
“None of the things that we all have in place now were in place, obviously, five days later. Um, you know, federal employees during screening, there were no reinforced cockpit doors, there was no no-fly list. And until we got those things in place, people were afraid to fly.”