The Shin Bet has decided changes in security for Israeli airlines are required, including El Al, Arkia and Israir.

According to a Walla News report, while the Shin Bet does not discuss such matters openly, security arrangements have been tightened and the air marshal team reinforced. The Shin Bet oversees security for the airlines including the check-in arrangements, agent counters, as well as on flights.

There have also been technological additions to enhance security for Israeli airlines not too long ago including a system to counter shoulder held missiles fired at a passenger plane along with the double bulletproof door on the driver’s cabin.

The experts add that at one time Israeli airline security appeared extreme to many but following 9/11, many of the regulations are being copied by airlines around the world in the hope of emulating El Al and other Israeli airlines.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)