Aviation security and risk management experts have warned identity cards could be introduced in the UK in the wake of the US attacks.
The experts, who expect to be in unprecedented demand following recent events, have also predicted hand baggage may be banned indefinitely from flights, body searches increased and police presence in airports upped.
Ian Johnson, a security consultant who has worked with British Airways for more than ten years, said it was likely the introduction of ID cards would be reviewed.
“With the amount of refugees coming in, some of which don't have passports, it's ridiculous that we're the only country in Europe not to have identity cards,” he said.
Johnson said other airlines could follow Ryanair in banning hand luggage on its flights.
“We've always looked for assault weapons, like grenades or guns, but this time they've only used knives, which will throw people into disarray as to how they look for these things,” he said.
Johnson said airports could invest in the new 3D baggage screening system, which was created in England and trialed over the past year.
Ian Wheeler, an aviation risk management specialist, spent 12 years with the Royal Air Force where he was responsible for aviation security, including that of the prime minister's plane.
He said airport security was “the last defence against terrorism” and predicted more police officers would be stationed in departure areas, as they are
