Budget battle - TSA fees may increase
Dec 7, 2013, 3:58 am
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Completely predictable after the knee jerk to decision to create the "TSA" in the first place. They would just become a bloated govt agency.
It's unskilled labor and yet those guys are getting full Govt benefits and avg salaries of $40k. And you know they stand around whining about being "underpaid".
TSA = Thousands Standing Around
It's unskilled labor and yet those guys are getting full Govt benefits and avg salaries of $40k. And you know they stand around whining about being "underpaid".
TSA = Thousands Standing Around
Dec 7, 2013, 3:59 am
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Dec 8, 2013, 11:07 pm
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Let the flying public pay for the costs in proportion to their flying.
I think the entire TSA budget (ok, the part spent for aviation security) should come from use taxes.
But I don't think the "tax" should be included when buying a ticket.
Make passengers pay it separately. Pay it when they show their ID; buy a coupon book of TSA checkpoint-passing stamps... something.
When the public realizes they pay $5 for the privilege if taking off their shoes when they fly the public will get more interested in this and put pressure on their leaders.
I think the entire TSA budget (ok, the part spent for aviation security) should come from use taxes.
But I don't think the "tax" should be included when buying a ticket.
Make passengers pay it separately. Pay it when they show their ID; buy a coupon book of TSA checkpoint-passing stamps... something.
When the public realizes they pay $5 for the privilege if taking off their shoes when they fly the public will get more interested in this and put pressure on their leaders.
Dec 9, 2013, 8:41 pm
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Some UK citizens I know (who live there) like this system, though, as they only have to worry about credits that they can get and not worry about the remittance portion (done by their employer)
Dec 9, 2013, 8:43 pm
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Dec 9, 2013, 8:45 pm
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I got the idea in Thailand and a SA country.
Yes it is inconvenient.
Maybe PAX could buy a punch card to speed things up.
Point is -- it needs to be a separate, noticeable transaction to the passenger.
Family of 4 leaving to go to Disney -- $20 there; $20 return. That's what they pay now --- they just don't realize it.
Yes it is inconvenient.
Maybe PAX could buy a punch card to speed things up.
Point is -- it needs to be a separate, noticeable transaction to the passenger.
Family of 4 leaving to go to Disney -- $20 there; $20 return. That's what they pay now --- they just don't realize it.
I have been to South America but it is also on the ticket (Brazil, Chile, Argentina, (Uruguay-though by ferry so no land experience there)-not to mention Brazilian formalities in particular take up more time than even in the US.)
Dec 11, 2013, 10:46 am
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Getting back on track ... the TSA aint going away anytime soon. Reading the budget agreement the $5 is in and seems to be part of the agreement that is being highlighted. Best do some phone calling or the only line you will be in is one at yer bank to withdrawal more for the TSA to piss away on BDO, puffers, ATI, and other nonsense.
Dec 11, 2013, 11:17 am
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Dec 11, 2013, 6:07 pm
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Cong. budget deal raises Security fee from $5 to $11.24 R.T.!
Murray and Ryan settled on an agreement that would hit air travelers with a fee of $5.60 per one-way flight — or $11.20 for a round-trip excursion.
That’s 60 cents higher than the $5.00 fee the Department of Homeland Security requested, and represents a huge jump up from the current $2.50 minimum security fee.
That’s 60 cents higher than the $5.00 fee the Department of Homeland Security requested, and represents a huge jump up from the current $2.50 minimum security fee.
Dec 11, 2013, 6:41 pm
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A security fee increase to $11.20 rt isn't going to cancel many trips. An increase of 124% on the total fees easily could. For example, I was pricing some tickets today which came up with a fare of $412 and fees of $156. Increase those fees by 124% and I'd likely choose a different trip.
Last edited by essxjay; Dec 12, 2013 at 11:09 pm Reason: irrelevant remark following merge
Dec 11, 2013, 7:35 pm
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Getting back on track ... the TSA aint going away anytime soon. Reading the budget agreement the $5 is in and seems to be part of the agreement that is being highlighted. Best do some phone calling or the only line you will be in is one at yer bank to withdrawal more for the TSA to piss away on BDO, puffers, ATI, and other nonsense.
(the latter I actually hope will pass, though I have no say in it...)
Dec 11, 2013, 9:16 pm
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