Some of the fired employees were probably terminated unfairly. The fact that they are travelling to Pakistan or Afghanistan shouldn't really matter. Considering they may be Pakistani or Afghani...somehow that point is always overlooked. For instance, I travel to Palestine quite frequently, although I am going to visit my elderly grandparents and not Hamas officials. Likewise, I am sure this is the same for many of these Pakistanis and/or Afghanis (visiting relatives and not Al Qaeda)...sounds silly eh?

Anywho, I fly on various airlines all throughout the year and keeping them safe is a priority to myself and I am sure all other Muslims...the question is at what cost?