Airport Security Questions Arise Anew with Fort Lauderdale Shooting
The tragedy that occurred at the Fort Lauderdale airport that left five people dead has once again raised questions whether airport security is tight enough at U.S. airports. It also raised the issue of how to communicate emergencies to those in and around the airport and how to update passengers and workers with the latest correct information. All airports have emergency plans approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), including for active-shooter scenarios. The Fort…