All electronics must be removed from bag.
Aug 6, 2007, 6:39 pm
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For those experiencing the stations who "didn't get the memo" and are instructing all electronics must be removed, have you tried ignoring them to see what the consequences are?
I don't even plan to argue with the barkers. Just remove my laptop and send the rest on through. If they start to lecture me on not removing the rest, that's when I'll call the supervisor. Stupid idiots.
I don't even plan to argue with the barkers. Just remove my laptop and send the rest on through. If they start to lecture me on not removing the rest, that's when I'll call the supervisor. Stupid idiots.
Aug 6, 2007, 7:03 pm
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For those experiencing the stations who "didn't get the memo" and are instructing all electronics must be removed, have you tried ignoring them to see what the consequences are?
I don't even plan to argue with the barkers. Just remove my laptop and send the rest on through. If they start to lecture me on not removing the rest, that's when I'll call the supervisor. Stupid idiots.
I don't even plan to argue with the barkers. Just remove my laptop and send the rest on through. If they start to lecture me on not removing the rest, that's when I'll call the supervisor. Stupid idiots.
Aug 6, 2007, 7:17 pm
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Don'cha know, the kippie bag is completely impervious to and can completely and safely contain all possible combinations of incendiary/corrosive/toxic/explosive liquids - as long as they're in <100mL containers...
Aug 6, 2007, 8:18 pm
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I also wonder if the moat dragon intentionally alarmed the WTMD since you refused his/her advice.
Aug 6, 2007, 8:29 pm
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The moat dragon was well back from the arch. This was Medford Oregon International Airport (so says the sign out front). I'm sure they just have the sensitivity cranked way up to protect the frequent Bombardier Q200 movements.
Aug 6, 2007, 8:58 pm
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New TSA security directive regarding electronics
Just an FYI for all of you who are going to be traveling any time soon. Seems to be another scare so the security at the checkpoints has been raised.
"Effective 12:01 a.m., Aug. 4, 2007, the TSA will implement new checkpoint security screening procedures that will require passengers to remove large electronic items (e.g., video games, and DVD and CD players), for separate screening like current procedures for laptops."
"Effective 12:01 a.m., Aug. 4, 2007, the TSA will implement new checkpoint security screening procedures that will require passengers to remove large electronic items (e.g., video games, and DVD and CD players), for separate screening like current procedures for laptops."
Aug 6, 2007, 9:30 pm
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It seems like the biggest problems are not the rules themselves, but the "creative" interpretation of such rules from TSA personnel.
Unfortunately, I personally have found that arguing with people in those sort of positions, doesn't get me ahead and doesn't yield any satisfaction. I just hope that an interpretation closer to the actual rule becomes prevalent very soon.
Unfortunately, I personally have found that arguing with people in those sort of positions, doesn't get me ahead and doesn't yield any satisfaction. I just hope that an interpretation closer to the actual rule becomes prevalent very soon.
Aug 6, 2007, 9:51 pm
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It seems like the biggest problems are not the rules themselves, but the "creative" interpretation of such rules from TSA personnel.
Unfortunately, I personally have found that arguing with people in those sort of positions, doesn't get me ahead and doesn't yield any satisfaction. I just hope that an interpretation closer to the actual rule becomes prevalent very soon.
Unfortunately, I personally have found that arguing with people in those sort of positions, doesn't get me ahead and doesn't yield any satisfaction. I just hope that an interpretation closer to the actual rule becomes prevalent very soon.
Aug 6, 2007, 9:58 pm
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Aug 7, 2007, 8:04 am
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Flew Friday, everything was fine. Arrive at the airport Sunday and longer lines than normal due to this new rule. Cell phones, cell phone chargers, cameras, laptops (as alwasy)...but now their charging plugs also which is annoying, pretty much ANY electrical device.
I usually say I don't mind the wait, anything to ensure my safety first...but what's it going to be next!
I usually say I don't mind the wait, anything to ensure my safety first...but what's it going to be next!
Aug 7, 2007, 8:20 am
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'all electronics must be removed'
At Fort Lauderdale (FLL) terminal 1 b gates the TSA x-ray screeners were also barking 'all electronics must be removed'. I was very tempted to ask why my cellphone charger, ipod, iphone, etc somehow made it thru without detection. I'd like to hear from our wondrous TSOs how this "new & improved" system is supposed to work.
Waiting here at FLL terminal 1 B2 for the jetBlue flight to BOS.
Waiting here at FLL terminal 1 B2 for the jetBlue flight to BOS.