World Travel Hampered by Recent Attacks in Paris
"The Milieu" Newsletter, written by E.M.
(After the series of terrorist attacks in France on November 13, airports were slowed to a near standstill. Hundreds of people remained in lines for hours, backed up by heightened security and bag checks. Marshable.com reported thousands of tourists stuck in Paris. Ever since 9/11, the United States and the rest of the world have amped up on security, specifically on airport and plane security. All who have flown domestically or internationally from the States knows how tedious and how painful security is. Having to take off your shoes, remove your laptop from your bag, walk through the full body scanners and then hastily put it all back together is difficult and adds unnecessary stress.
This rise in security is driven in large part by the recent increase in terrorism. November's attacks in Paris are likely to prompt a permanent addi- tion to security there, similar to the US, UK, and Spain after their own attacks. You're walking through the airport, you scan your bags, you get scanned yourself, and then the guard pulls you out of line and goes through your bag. The officer leaves it a mess so you need to reorganize it. Then, on the six hour flight, you get a little rice, a small cut of meat, and a packaged brownie.For anyone under twenty, this is normal, but others ask, "what happened to the good old days?". What happened to the days of free champagne flowing from glass bottles, the full meals given on flights, the ability to walk straight through the airport in 10 minutes without a security stop? The answer is simple: 9/11 happened, and air- lines were deemed unsafe without security. (Click "Read More"...)
This rise in security is driven in large part by the recent increase in terrorism. November's attacks in Paris are likely to prompt a permanent addi- tion to security there, similar to the US, UK, and Spain after their own attacks. You're walking through the airport, you scan your bags, you get scanned yourself, and then the guard pulls you out of line and goes through your bag. The officer leaves it a mess so you need to reorganize it. Then, on the six hour flight, you get a little rice, a small cut of meat, and a packaged brownie.For anyone under twenty, this is normal, but others ask, "what happened to the good old days?". What happened to the days of free champagne flowing from glass bottles, the full meals given on flights, the ability to walk straight through the airport in 10 minutes without a security stop? The answer is simple: 9/11 happened, and air- lines were deemed unsafe without security. (Click "Read More"...)
Will France implement the measures to protect against guns and bombs that never show up in airports? Regardless, Paris has been changed and will not receive an abundance of tourism for a while, and so the tourists need to go somewhere. Stephen Smith, a professor at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, told the Tico Times that, "Attacks don't stop travel, [tourists] change their destinations." So where do they go?
Apparently some like the idea of Costa Rica.
Costa Rica may stand out as a back up destination for tourists intending to travel to beach resorts. This is likely an effect of terrorism that temporarily increases tourism. The combination of wonderful climates, and a level of safety unmatched amongst other Latin American countries makes Costa Rica very a desirable vacationing spot.
Costa Rica is becoming more easily accessible, highlighted by a new direct flight from London to Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica's second international airport. Most everyone, except extremists, will agree that terrorism is terrible; the very mention of it can frighten people. Looked at for what it is, terrorism is an attempt to upset the peace of civilization, specifically targeting civilian groups.
While security is important, many can't help but remember with nostalgia the old days of travel.
Martin, New Summit Academy's Academic Director said, "[It has] changed from something I looked forward to, to something that's much more of a hassle."
Apparently some like the idea of Costa Rica.
Costa Rica may stand out as a back up destination for tourists intending to travel to beach resorts. This is likely an effect of terrorism that temporarily increases tourism. The combination of wonderful climates, and a level of safety unmatched amongst other Latin American countries makes Costa Rica very a desirable vacationing spot.
Costa Rica is becoming more easily accessible, highlighted by a new direct flight from London to Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica's second international airport. Most everyone, except extremists, will agree that terrorism is terrible; the very mention of it can frighten people. Looked at for what it is, terrorism is an attempt to upset the peace of civilization, specifically targeting civilian groups.
While security is important, many can't help but remember with nostalgia the old days of travel.
Martin, New Summit Academy's Academic Director said, "[It has] changed from something I looked forward to, to something that's much more of a hassle."
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