Depending on who you ask, the TSA doesn’t have a great reputation. Sure plenty of people say they’re doing a good job. But then you hear comments about “security theater” …
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Travel
Could First Responders & Retired Military Be Next to Get Automatic TSA PreCheck?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA first responder is a person with specialized training who is among the first to arrive and provide assistance at the scene of an emergency, such as an accident, natural …
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For those who have it, TSA PreCheck is a game changer. It saves millions of enrolled passengers time at the TSA security checkpoint. So instead of standing on the “regular” …
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I’ve always loved quirky travel tidbits. Stuff that you may not have ever thought of or heard about. It could be learning what Disney Rash is, or why planes don’t …
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What’s Up With The TSA Making You Remove Snacks From Your Carry-On?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegTravelers who have TSA PreCheck can tell you how having PreCheck membership can save time and energy. But it’s admittedly not for everyone. Those who don’t have PreCheck are not …
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Why TSA Won’t Tell You What They’re Looking For When They Search Your Bag
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you’ve traveled enough, it’s probably happened to you. You’ve been on the TSA security queue, put your stuff on the conveyor belt to be scanned, and have walked through …
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9 Liquids That Can Be Over 3.4 Ounces & Still Go In Your Carry-On
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegEver since 9/11 and the formation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), we’ve only been allowed to bring a certain amount of liquids …
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Pilot Program: Connecting on International Flights Could Become Easier & Faster
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegYou know the drill. Your international flight arrives at your connecting airport. You clear customs and get your bag. But you’re not done – you still have a connecting flight …
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Sometimes a fix for a problem can be right there in front of you, and you don’t see it. The TSA, of course, has had the 3-1-1 liquids rule in …
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Popular Airport Abruptly Ends Program Allowing Unticketed People Past TSA Security
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIn the years before the pandemic, a couple of airports were playing with the concept of allowing non-ticketed people past the TSA security checkpoint. The programs allowed such guests to …