'I boarded a plane with an aerosol can'
A few years ago people would have laughed at an article like this, what has the word become?
Originally Posted by :rolleyes:
Let me make it clear, there was no intention to flout the rules. It wasn't an attempt to test the rigour of the new security. It was a mistake on my part to put the aerosol can in my hand luggage.
Originally Posted by :rolleyes:
A group of young men sitting behind me had hoped to take advantage of the free alcohol served throughout the long flight, but they were told by staff that the authorities "wouldn't be happy if they continued".
No doubt if it was buy on board booze there'd be no such concerns
Originally Posted by :rolleyes:
The anxious stares of near neighbours and the swift arrival of a flight attendant illustrated all too clearly the concerns felt by those travelling to a nation targeted by terrorists - for whom the plane is the weapon of choice.
Yeah, planes are falling out of the sky everyday. If terrorists were as sophisticated as the govt makes out there'd be a lot more explosions in the sky and the TSA would not be able to prevent it.
Originally Posted by :rolleyes:
When I explained why we were waiting she threw her hands in a gesture of defeat. "Whatever it takes to keep us safe, honey."
baaaaaaa baaaaaaa
Originally Posted by :rolleyes:
In response, Sydney Airport said it "successfully screens millions of passengers each year" and that "issues such as this are extremely rare and they are taken seriously".
Rare? I bet loads of oversized liquids get through every day. What threat? None. How serious should they take it? Pretend to the US they're taking this seriously and then do nothing.