General Manager Says Apparent Bombing of Aircraft Shows Threat of Insiders

ATLANTA - The general manager of the world's busiest airport said the apparent bombing of an aircraft in Egypt shows the need to shore up security from insiders.

Atlanta's Hartsfield Jackson International Airport's top official, Miguel Southwell, told city council members he is doing just that in Atlanta. He said he will meet his goal to have all necessary workers go through the screening process by the end of this year.

There are 40,000 employees who currently work in the restricted area.

However, Southwell warned the steps that are being taken here can only be so effective because of the more than 400 airports operating from the United States just three have a program to check all workers. He said he would like to see that change.