Reply #39: Thanks for the replies.

[Straight Shooter]

From elehhhhna's response, though, seems to me the possibility existed that they could have carried out this attack. But I guess that sort of attack is possible with other means, too.

So, what is necessary to enhance security is absolute scrutiny of carry-on as well as checked-in luggage. And if someone wants to bring on a beverage bottle, why can't they just have the person with the bottle take a swig as they go through the security clearance measures before boarding, or at least have water bottles sold pre-flight.