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Just a thought. We all now get our food with plastic knifes, but they still use metal forks.

I checked in for a flight at "X" airport in USA, went through rigorous screening and then went into the lounge.

The was an abundance of metal knifes to use, all of which could be put in your pocket or bag for the flight.

There was no more screening from the lounge to boarding the plane.

Is this something that I should advise the airport I flew from about ??

No -- the forks are usually much sharper than the knives anyway.

The whole "dull airline knives are no longer allowed" thing is a joke. I can do just as much damage to you with a metal pen which is allowed as with a metal knife which is not allowed.

From the TSA web site:

"Security Violations and Concerns

To report specific violations and concerns about security, please contact the Consumer Response Center. After business hours, please leave a message and your call will be returned promptly.

Phone: (866) 289-9673
Email: [email protected] "



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Michael Steinberg
Editor
BizTrip
www.biztrip.com

What kind of metal knives were they?? Makes a difference. Metal knives have been allowed by the TSA for several weeks now, as long as they are not pointy or very sharp. See the TSA website: rounded blade or butter knives are permitted items. Pointy steak knives are still not allowed.

My husband has 4 prong marks in his temple. Many years ago, he tried to take food away from his little brother. He now carries this reminder not to take food from anyones plate http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttr...orum/smile.gif.

Forks can be just as dangerous as knives... but banning any utensil from a plane is ridiculous.

Mary