Since last March, federal screeners have been arrested for theft from passengers' property at John F. Kennedy International Airport, as well as Miami International, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Denver International airports. A baggage handler at Long Beach Municipal Airport in California was arrested at the end of April, accused of stealing from passengers' bags.
...According to Mr. Wills, the transportation agency has asked for a limit on the government's share of any payments to no more than $3 million a year. Given that roughly 20,000 claims were filed in 2003, a $3 million liability cap would translate into a payment of about $150 per claim. "It's not a lot of money," Mr. Wills said.
NY Times article
...According to Mr. Wills, the transportation agency has asked for a limit on the government's share of any payments to no more than $3 million a year. Given that roughly 20,000 claims were filed in 2003, a $3 million liability cap would translate into a payment of about $150 per claim. "It's not a lot of money," Mr. Wills said.
Well, no, maybe it's not a lot of money per claim, but 20,000 claims in one year?!?
Damn, how about a little better screening of the screeners?
....but hey, do what you want....you will anyway.
