Airport Security Under Scrutiny After Flight Attendant Attack

The recent attack on a flight attendant by a passenger with a history of mental illness has raised questions about airport security and the effectiveness of no-fly lists. While legislation has been proposed to create a new no-fly list for those charged or fined for interfering with airline crews, some groups have opposed it, citing concerns about transparency and fairness. Experts say that determining who should be on such a list would be controversial and that having a mental health challenge is not necessarily a predictor of violent behavior. Instead, the incident highlights the need for better care for mentally ill individuals.