... future disasters such as hijacking or other terrorist threats. It was also to make all of the passengers feel safe flying the airways again. Airport security was tightened in many aspects which has pleased many people but not all. A very extensive and comprehensive search takes place before even ... These new detectors have upset some people because they see it as an invasion of their privacy and their everyday rights. Everytime someone in the airport does somthing stupid, illegal or questionable the whole place is shut down and everyone is evacuated. This starts the whole screening proc...

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... fast pace world that we now live in. Exact purpose statement: I want to inform people on how safe the airlines are. Preview main points: How the airport has changed physically. I also want to inform you about the positive and negative effects of change. And also on how you can prepare to fly. Transition: ... many more security guard. 1.There are now security guards standing at all terminals. 2. Just this past weekend I went to visit a friend that works at the Waco airport and before I could even park in the parking lot a security guard comes up to your car and questions you on what your ...

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... 290 new Boeing 737-700's. These purchases bring their fleet to over 450 aircraft. At present there are over 100 cities that have petitioned for Southwest service at their local airport. Before any of these cities can be added to the route sheet the company must ensure they have the available seat miles, personnel and infrastructure to support and maintain the ... route. External factors in the Competitive Arena Many factors would have to be examined prior to adding a new service point. Would the existing facilities at the new airport provide adequate gate space? With company philosophy ...

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... has caused the goals of the industry's executives to switch their focuses" directly to security. If you have been to the airport in the last three years, you probably noticed the extra security measures being taken. The Nashville International Airport asks that you arrive an extra one and a half hours before your flight departure time just so you have time to make ... ...

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... year in 1973. It was just two years since the unique company was born. In 1974 Southwest carried its millionth passenger and began to spend earnings to remodel Houston's Hobby Airport, building new terminals to help prepare for the future growth of Southwest Airlines. By 1976 Southwest was now serving nine Texas cities and using the slogan, "Disco music, mood rings ... ...

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... terrorist organization composed of mainly Arabs. This horrible tragedy crippled the airline industry and shook America's sense of security. Since the attacks of September 11th, unemployment rate has fallen, new airport safety measures have been acquired, and fears of biological attacks on the U.S. have managed to keep America on its toes. The events of September 11th did acute damage to certain ... ...

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... off the financial districts business are beginning to close down. The airline industry was hit the hardest. Some airports were literally shut down for days after the tragedy. Construction for airport expansion has been brought to a halt. Airports are losing rent, landing fees and concession sales due to the decrease in air traffic. Administration and maintenance jobs have been slashed. Elaborate ... ...

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