[Livia]

As a frequent visitor to the USA, my own opinion is that the States have got their sh1t together when it comes to security. Airport security both in the USA and on boarding flights to the USA from other countries, is much more stringent than it used to be. I think American security is now like Israeli security - which is tight. Takes longer to board a flight, obviously... but I don't have a problem with that, it makes me feel safer.