Favorite memory of a bygone era in airport security?
Dec 23, 2010, 7:30 pm
#63
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 104
I had a similar experience in Tokyo. They found my Swiss army knife, told me I couldn't fly with it, but then arrived with a solution: they wrapped a bit of scotch tape around it and said "don't take the tape off until you get home". I agreed. Got home safely, and nobody tried to hijack the airplane. If someone had, I might have gone back on my pledge.
Dec 23, 2010, 8:50 pm
#64
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Seattle, WA
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Fall 2005, flying back from SEA. Had just discovered the wonders of Northwest microbrews and decided to bring some back, going as far as buying a second carryon at Fred Meyer to tote the tasty beverages in.
TSA: "I'm sorry sir, we can't let you fly with this carryon. We'll need to confiscate it."
Me: "Why? It's just beer, and I'm of age..."
TSA: "Because we're thirsty! Just kidding - have a safe trip."
Little did I know at the time that the liquid carnival was just around the corner...
TSA: "I'm sorry sir, we can't let you fly with this carryon. We'll need to confiscate it."
Me: "Why? It's just beer, and I'm of age..."
TSA: "Because we're thirsty! Just kidding - have a safe trip."
Little did I know at the time that the liquid carnival was just around the corner...