Originally Posted by
chgoeditor
Two possible solutions for you:
* Perhaps your family would be interested in meeting you in Canada. Assuming you live someplace relative close and could drive or take the train across the border, you could both avoid TSA.
* Transatlantic cruises are supposed to be wonderful! And repositioning cruises are apparently very cost-effective. What I would give to be on a boat for 5 or 6 days without stopping in any ports. Ah, heaven! I could spend hours just staring at the sea.
@tanja maybe you could drive to canada or mexico and meet your family there? I'm sure the Mexico airports are much more pleasant. Heck, I bet the people that work at their airports are better educated/better trained and friendlier.