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jsmeeker Nov 19, 2002 2:22 pm
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by sgopal2:
I got an email from CO tonight. Apparently it is happening at EWR as well.</font>
They have been doing it at LAX T4 as well (American Airlines)

tazi Nov 20, 2002 8:49 am
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by classy:
We must not overlook the fact, that these procedures are determined by experts in their field. WHo are we to judge their knowledge and expertise?

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Experts?? In what field??? The TSA is a newly created agency so does 6 months experience then make you an expert???

The 'must have boarding pass' is going to wreak havoc at BWI.

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Axey:
Because EasyCheckin can't determine if you just flashed it a real ID or your Sam's Club card </font>

Last I used easy check-in (Monday)it required the credit card used to purchase your ticket so I think it can distinguish quite a bit.

I certainly hope they plan to add more of these machines if they are going to require that everyone have a boarding pass to get through security.

Razzle-D Nov 20, 2002 9:15 am
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by MisterNice:
I believe the web check-in is no more.

MisterNice

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HUH? Why would you think that? A boarding pass is a boarding pass. Whether I get one from a kiosk, on-line, or from an agent.... I am now in the system as checked-in.

Web check-in will only see increased use.

jsmeeker Nov 20, 2002 10:58 am
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by tazi:

Last I used easy check-in (Monday)it required the credit card used to purchase your ticket so I think it can distinguish quite a bit.

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The AA kiosks do not require my credit card. I can use my FF card to activate it.

pinniped Nov 20, 2002 11:39 am
I don't have a problem with the process change. Ideally, I'd like to see the boarding-pass thing dropped, but this is a step in the right direction.

Eliminating the gate-groping is a very positive thing.

I know there is still a chance that there will be random searches at the x-ray machines, but I think there is a *better* chance of eventually getting consistency there than there was under the gate-check system.

Hopefully the TSA will someday be able to create an effective security system that is based on consistency, and which includes a set of rules travelers can abide by to avoid unnecessary harassment. I look forward to that day because I will then look forward to flying more often, which is something I used to enjoy quite a bit.

tazi Nov 20, 2002 12:56 pm
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by jsmeeker:
The AA kiosks do not require my credit card. I can use my FF card to activate it.

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Either way I think it will know whether you have a reservation or not.


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