Air Travelers May Be Assigned Color Codes: "passengers will be assigned one of three codes, based in part on their travel plans, traveling companions and the date the ticket was purchased. Sources say those coded 'green' will easily pass through security checkpoints. Others will be coded 'yellow' and face additional screening. An estimated 1 percent to 2 percent who get 'red' coding will be barred from boarding and face police questioning. They may be arrested. "

This is an incredible report. If it's true that 1% of passengers face police questioning on every flight, that would be anywhere between 1 and 4 people, depending on the airplane capacity. Why would that many people need to be questioned by police? Why would 1% to 2% be arrested? That is simply harrasement.

And how would the airline know about your travel plans? It sounds like they would be asking you about them when you book your flight. Very intrusive.
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