Possible extreme security imminent
Aug 17, 2006 | 7:21 pm
#196
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: MSP
Programs: Hilton Gold, SPG PLAT, NWA Plat
Posts: 645
I am now at the PEK lounge and things moved very smoothly, they even have special lines for US carriers. With the exception of a few extra questions there is no noticable slow-down or back up.
I did notice that they were taking small bottles (with any liquid) from all passengers and all flights (not just US). If all airports are like here (I will be in AMS later) then I expect airlines to make money from food and beverage purchases. Duty free (which already is a joke and scam especally for US citizens) will hopefully go out of business everywhere and that space put to more productive use.
I did notice that they were taking small bottles (with any liquid) from all passengers and all flights (not just US). If all airports are like here (I will be in AMS later) then I expect airlines to make money from food and beverage purchases. Duty free (which already is a joke and scam especally for US citizens) will hopefully go out of business everywhere and that space put to more productive use.
Aug 17, 2006 | 7:29 pm
#197
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: MSP
Programs: Hilton Gold, SPG PLAT, NWA Plat
Posts: 645
Originally Posted by jefrank
Can anyone explain to me why it's OK for the FA to hand me water, soda, etc., but if I try to bring a bottle of the same, purchased on the secure side, onto the plane, it's a problem?
Anyone at TSA ever taken a logic or chemistry class?
Anyone at TSA ever taken a logic or chemistry class?
Aug 18, 2006 | 12:54 am
#198
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Tokyo and anyplace cheaper
Programs: Delta Diamond. SPG Plat. Hyatt Diamond. Segafredo coffee stamp card, inContinental
Posts: 474
profiling is the way ahead
Im very much in favor of using profiling to reduce the amount of disruption caused by security inspections.
my own studies indicate that 100% of recent airline flight threats requiring the use of fighter planes ( a massive cost to the taxpayer) are caused by middle-aged American females.
A greater focus on these high-threat individuals could make flights safer and significantly reduce the costs of screening all passengers equally
my own studies indicate that 100% of recent airline flight threats requiring the use of fighter planes ( a massive cost to the taxpayer) are caused by middle-aged American females.
A greater focus on these high-threat individuals could make flights safer and significantly reduce the costs of screening all passengers equally
Aug 18, 2006 | 3:22 pm
#199
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Beautiful Maine Coast
Programs: Delta, WP, AA, Southwest, HHonors, Starwood
Posts: 32
Originally Posted by werldporks
Im very much in favor of using profiling to reduce the amount of disruption caused by security inspections.
my own studies indicate that 100% of recent airline flight threats requiring the use of fighter planes ( a massive cost to the taxpayer) are caused by middle-aged American females.
A greater focus on these high-threat individuals could make flights safer and significantly reduce the costs of screening all passengers equally
my own studies indicate that 100% of recent airline flight threats requiring the use of fighter planes ( a massive cost to the taxpayer) are caused by middle-aged American females.
A greater focus on these high-threat individuals could make flights safer and significantly reduce the costs of screening all passengers equally
Aug 18, 2006 | 3:30 pm
#200
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Beautiful Maine Coast
Programs: Delta, WP, AA, Southwest, HHonors, Starwood
Posts: 32
Originally Posted by ewj
FA and all items brought on to planes are screened, including the vendors. The likelyhood ( but not out of the realm) a 5-10 year flight attendent and multimillion dollar company would conspire with you is very slim.
Point being, it is time for the adults to actually think about ways to outsmart would be troublemakers and potential terrorists, rather than use school yard style knee jerk reactions that benefit nobody (except possibly the polititions who prefer to have a frightened population over a thinking populaton). I'm not sure when it happened that using ones brain became something derogatory.