Sunday, July 11 - Tuesday, July 13, 2004
 

Part 1
U.S. airport-security system
riddled with failures
Security breaches show the system is overwhelmed and poorly managed, workers say. [July 11, 2004]
 
Part 2
Screeners: Workplace conditions jeopardize passengers
Low morale, high injury rates and long hours spell trouble for public safety. [July 12, 2004]
 
Part 3
Air safety hinges on change of course for ailing agency
Does the federal government have what it takes to make air travel safe?
[July 13, 2004]

What TSA screeners said Quotes from across the country. Reporters Cheryl Phillps and Steve Miletich answered your questions.

View breaches by state: We found 100 cases where guns, knives and other banned items passed undetected through security.