Comment In some ways, this plot succeeded... (Score 1) 809
The TSA causes so much hassle in the US that it is a drain on the country. Some countries, like Australia, have recently started loosening their restrictions (I hear that metal cutlery is back).
Imagine you're a terrorist organisation. You find some idiot willing to do this. If they succeed, great. If they fail, then you're still going to inconvenience the entire travelling world in the middle of one of the busiest times of the year.
Look at the lists of new 'safety rules' that have been instituted. For Al-Qaeda, that's not a bad consolation prise.