Have you decided to fly less to avoid TSA harrassment?
#61
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I grew up about 90 mins east of PIT. While we enjoyed the city, my dad refused to drive in it. I think it has one of the poorest freeway systems for a major city. 2 lanes each way mostly with the widest at 3? No thanks.
#62
Join Date: Jul 2007
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Those two or three lane highways are what has caused me to never drive out here! I couldn't believe it the first time I saw those 4 or 5 lane freeways!
Despite living no more than 15 miles from the city, my mom waits until I am visiting (3-4 times a year) to go "into downtown" for anything.
Despite living no more than 15 miles from the city, my mom waits until I am visiting (3-4 times a year) to go "into downtown" for anything.
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#66
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Those two or three lane highways are what has caused me to never drive out here! I couldn't believe it the first time I saw those 4 or 5 lane freeways!
Despite living no more than 15 miles from the city, my mom waits until I am visiting (3-4 times a year) to go "into downtown" for anything.
Despite living no more than 15 miles from the city, my mom waits until I am visiting (3-4 times a year) to go "into downtown" for anything.
#67
Join Date: Jul 2007
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My husband and I don't much care for any of the BS that's associated with the airport, but fly less because of it? NO WAY! I like my home, but I like to travel even better. And you know what? I have pain issues that make it difficult to remove my shoes. I simply tell them I can't, but they have my permission to do so. It's never been a problem! And it doesn't matter which airport I'm flying out of. Maybe somebody needs a vacation?
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#72
Join Date: Jun 2005
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Because of TSA I haven't flown since Feb. 2005. Won't, either. Reading about the high comedy of those benighted enough to keep on flying is amusing.
Often frightening reading, too. Haven't you noticed the red flags flying at each TSA checkpoint in a 'free' country?
If you haven't, here's your sign: (see below)
Often frightening reading, too. Haven't you noticed the red flags flying at each TSA checkpoint in a 'free' country?
If you haven't, here's your sign: (see below)
#73
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"There's a thing called seat covers and toilet paper."
You put toilet paper down on the airplane seat before you sit down???
[/quote]I commonly leave 1:20 before my flight. It takes 20 minutes to get there, 5 minutes to walk to the elite line and 5 minutes total to go through. I than have another 5-10 minutes to get to the gate. They're usually doing elite boarding by then. Perhaps I'm missing something.[/quote]
"Must be nice to live near a small airport. "
Yes, SEA is a tiny airport. It's not as if there are ~5M people who live around it. It must be nice to go through life in a fantasy world.
You put toilet paper down on the airplane seat before you sit down???
[/quote]I commonly leave 1:20 before my flight. It takes 20 minutes to get there, 5 minutes to walk to the elite line and 5 minutes total to go through. I than have another 5-10 minutes to get to the gate. They're usually doing elite boarding by then. Perhaps I'm missing something.[/quote]
"Must be nice to live near a small airport. "
Yes, SEA is a tiny airport. It's not as if there are ~5M people who live around it. It must be nice to go through life in a fantasy world.
#74
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I must be missing something. I've been through Seatac any number of times and found security lines out the door. How do you manage 20 seconds?
#75
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Yes, SEA is a tiny airport. It's not as if there are ~5M people who live around it. It must be nice to go through life in a fantasy world.