I haven't read the whole article yet, but I saw this quote:
Roadmap to New Air Travel Security System Unveiled by Travel Industry, Security Experts | U.S. Travel Association
The need for reform was made especially clear by recent research revealing that travelers are avoiding two to three trips per year due to unnecessary hassles associated with the security screening process. These avoided trips come at a cost of $85 billion and 900,000 jobs to the American economy.
Roadmap to New Air Travel Security System Unveiled by Travel Industry, Security Experts | U.S. Travel Association