[LINK] Airport to tag passengers

[Adam Todd]

At 07:27 AM 14/10/2006, Marghanita da Cruz wrote:
>Geoffrey Ramadan wrote:
>>Glen Turner wrote:
><snip>
>>>So the concern is, how effective are these systems.  And any
>>>tagging system for the public in airports obviously just isn't
>>>good enough.
>>I also agree, I don't know what the RFID tag/Passenger tracking is really 
>>going to achieve. You are better of ensuring passengers don't have access 
>>to restricted areas. Monitor access by authorised people, not monitor all 
>>people.
><snip>

I KNOW!  I KNOW!  I know exactly what it will achieve!

If you are tracking lots of people, and one person doesn't have a tag, then 
it's obvious they are a terrorist and need to be exterminated!

Call in the Darlek Squad!

I wonder if this applies to children?

>It would be in the passengers interest if the airport could track where 
>they are and perhaps let them know what is happening with their 
>flight...say if they are sitting in a lounge or bar.

But isn't it the travelers responsibility to check with the counter at the 
"appointed" times?

I don't think it's up to airline staff to wander around airports looking 
for people who have more interest in downing a few alcoholic beverages over 
sitting patiently in the waiting area, relaxing and perhaps watching how 
incredible some of the staff are!