Electronics and security lines
Reading the thread on missing the IFE made me think. The new rules put into place by CO and the TSA are making my trips more time consuming. I'm going out of my way to book flights that have IFE so I don't have to always pack my extra electronics.
For instance, the rule about putting every electronic "gadget" into its own bin is holding up the lines. I realize that the TSA must think it is very important and I comply, but it is holding up the lines, and not just me!
On Tuesday I had to have 6 bins go through security b/c they insisted each electronic item have its own bin. So, I had an Ipod, a BB, laptop, camera, video camera, and DVD player. (I was coming from a family event.) The man behind me looked like he was going to kill me! I offered to let him through but he shook his head. I don't know if he was mad at me or the TSA.
And if I were NOT a Plat or other Elite, I would have had even more stuff with me. With the one bag allowance, people are stuffing more into their carry-ons and taking up more time at the security line and the check-in.
I usually fly the same routes, so I'm wondering, is this electronic new rule at ALL airports? So far I have been forced to separate my electronics at DTW, MKE, and LAS. The latter being the worst as those lines to get to the CO area are LONG!
Anyone else having trouble with these rules? I had to wait while checking in at MKE b/c the couple ahead of me had more than 1 bag apiece and only one person working the CE check-in. By the time they repacked stuff into their carry-ons and paid for one extra bag, I could've checked in and been sipping a diet coke at the NW Club.
And LAS is the worst! Even the Plat line is long, and most of it is about electronics. I don't even recall when this began, though I know it was recent. Anyone know why each piece of electronics must be in a separate bin? Is it at all airports? I'm just seeing more and more congestion at the security line and while I don't mind leaving earlier to appease the TSA, I wonder if I need to do this at every airport.
Just wondering!