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Nov 19, 2002 | 2:22 pm

#16

jsmeeker

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Originally posted by sgopal2:
I got an email from CO tonight. Apparently it is happening at EWR as well.

They have been doing it at LAX T4 as well (American Airlines)

Nov 20, 2002 | 8:49 am

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tazi

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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?

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.

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Originally posted by Axey:
Because EasyCheckin can't determine if you just flashed it a real ID or your Sam's Club card

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.

Nov 20, 2002 | 9:15 am

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Originally posted by MisterNice:
I believe the web check-in is no more.

MisterNice

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.

Nov 20, 2002 | 10:58 am

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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.

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

Nov 20, 2002 | 11:39 am

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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.