Originally Posted by PHLbuddy

As always, thanks for the updates, Bart.

1) Does anyone find it foolish they are x-raying liquids and gels (apart from everything else, of course)? X-ray imaging is unable to discern meaningful differences among fluids. This just seems nonsensical.
2) While I applaud the departure of the stupid gate checks, I wonder if it's a good idea to publicly announce that. Note, I find no efficacy to them whatsoever, but leaving them open as an avenue of screening does have its advantages from the TSA perspective.