Originally Posted by
star_world
Good lord. With steps like this, planning for a day trip must be like a small expedition! Does anyone who flies a significant amount think for a second that this is a pragmatic solution to this "problem"?
You're probably more at risk of getting mugged while you're stopped in the parking lot locking your bag
Let's see. Next time I'm at the store, I spend a few extra minutes buying a combination lock for the times I may have to opt out of the WBI (IAD and DCA thankfully don't have the machines).
So, for a few extra minutes and a few extra bucks, I'm ready. Your hyperbole aside, what's the big deal?
Originally Posted by
star_world
To respond to your second point - sorry, but the passenger was an idiot. I wouldn't leave my wallet out in the open anywhere in a public place, and I'd expect something like the above to happen if I did. But I would consider keeping it in a zipped pocket of a carry-on bag a good balance between safety and convenience. Would you?
While a zipped pouch gives some security, a lock gives more. At no real extra effort. At least for me.
Originally Posted by
Tom M.
Actually I would consider keeping the wallet on my person as a no sacrifice of safety and far more convenient.
I simply don't see any value added to security to force people to remove their wallets.
Best answer so far.