Clue in! These b@ssholes have no right to rifle through our checked luggage, consistency notwithstanding. This whole movement of security-at-any-cost is gov't gone completely amok.

It's clear that NO ONE will ultimately take responsibility for our checked items. We as pax will have to become proactive on this count and utilize 3rd party baggage services to transport oversized or excess luggage-allowance pieces from point to point. We shouldn't make the mistake of assuming that our fave airlines are looking out for our interests let alone the TSA.

[This message has been edited by essxjay (edited 01-10-2003).]