> people were scared that they were going to be the next building demolition squad every time they got on a flight. Some fancy looking machines and long lines make it feel like someone's doing something

I mean the only negative news I hear about planes is Boeing’s QA issues. When was the last terror attack on a plane?

Is it possible the metal detectors are actually working and not just security theater?

Or are other changes like a locked cockpit door the real reason consumer confidence in flying is high (only brought down by Boeing engineering issues)?