And do not for one second assume locking or taping down or securing any checked baggage for your connection will see it stay that way.

Use a padlock and the TSA will bolt cutter it off.

Take off your shoes and belt rather than be told to do so.

Don't even think about checking on any liquids or gels of any kind from here except for scrip items.

I've flown to the USA 4 or 5 times a year since 9/11 and the paranoia and restrictions just get worse not better.

The terrorists win, when they terrify the other folks I once heard a wise man say. @:-)