25 years of terror attacks shaped modern airport security protocols

A retrospective examines how the 9/11 attacks, the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing, and subsequent foiled plots have driven the evolution of airport and airline security measures over the past quarter-century. The piece consolidates known history rather than reporting new developments, but underscores the ongoing threat adaptation that continues to shape security infrastructure. Its significance lies in framing current security protocols as a direct response to past failures and evolving threats.