In a message dated 12/1/2003 6:23:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, dmueller7@xxxxxxxxx writes: << That's why "new and improved" is in quotes. I have to admit, the airside is more pleasant without all those extra people. >> And this type of security would not have stopped the terrorists. The cockpit doors on the other hand, now that was an improvement Isn't the definition of airside actually being on the tarmac?