[Lakers Fan]

Originally Posted by venice

when I started cruising in the late 70's on Carnvial (Mardi Gras), upon return to Miami all the bags were lined up in a big warehouse that was open and with nervous guests watching, the dogs would go up and down sniffing in full view...needless to say there were alot of bags that were never claimed

prior to 911, airline crew bags and employees were usually not checked..no longer the case these days

According to my friend ,the retired Customs Inspector ,now referred to as Homeland Security ,flight crews were able to go through without checking till at least Jan.1993 .