Tim Kurtz, a pilot with United Airlines, graciously agreed to be interviewed. He provided an insider's look at airport security and how it has changed since September 11, 2001. Learn about how to get through security faster, new government policies, and new safeguards against terrorism.

Q How long have you been a pilot?
xxA I have been a pilot for 15 years.

Q Are pilots allowed to carry firearms?
xxA There is a program authorized by congress that will allow pilots to carry firearms after they have taken a special training course.

Q What airline do you work for?
xxA United Airlines

Q Do you think they are overreacting when they are banning toy guns?
xxA No, because an x-ray can't tell if the gun or other object is dangerous or not. But some items need to be checked while others are a waste of time to take out and find it is fake.

Q How has security changed since 9/11?
xxA 1. Government has taken over scanning of items, not the airline company.
xxxx2. They are taping food packaging to make sure no one tampers with the box.
xxxx3. Each night security seals each opening with special tape for safety reasons.
xxxx4. All pilots have new I.D. to show they are actually pilots.
xxxx5. Planes now have new bulletproof cockpit doors.

Q Has security gotten more high-tech or more hand done?
xxA More high tech because they search your bags for bombs.

Q Do you think there will be more or less terrorist attacks in the future?
xxA Significantly less

Q Which countries have you flown to as a pilot?
xxA I have flown to Japan, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil as a pilot.