Through the years, the government has embraced technology to make entry into the United States easier and faster. Chips on passports. The use of biometrics. Digital passports. To that end, …
Airport Security
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Travel
Passengers Are Being Delayed Because TSA Doesn’t Know What Counts As Appropriate ID
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegI know there are a lot of people out there who think the TSA is a total waste of time, is security theater, etc. I suppose everyone has their own …
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Airports
If People Hate CLEAR So Much, Why Does TSA Allow It At Airports?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegDespite being at airports since 2012, CLEAR’s popularity is…complicated. The private security company allows members to verify their identity at a CLEAR airport kiosk using biometrics, without needing to present …
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Tips and Tricks
How To Prevent Your Stuff From Being Stolen at the TSA Checkpoint
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFearing loss or theft, people traveling by plane often bring their most valuable possessions with them in their carry-on bags. Doing that will usually prevent stuff from getting lost. However, …
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Airlines
Europe This Summer? Know EU’s New Carry-On, Personal Bag & Liquids Policies
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe United States, as we know, is a patchwork quilt of laws. What may be the rule in one state may be very different in another state, and it’s possible …
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Airports
Think Twice Before Using Your Phone in the Customs Area When Entering the U.S.
by joehegby joehegGetting off an international flight has its own set of unique rules, and they can vary by country. When entering the United States, for example, you’ll see signs that say …
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Airports
The Bizarre Reason Why You Shouldn’t Put Cheese Through a TSA Scanner
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe TSA has a virtual encyclopedia of things you can and can’t bring with you when you go through the security checkpoint. Most things make perfect sense and they’re virtually …
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The 3-1-1 liquid rule that we have in the United States is similar to the liquid rules that are in place in the rest of the world. The one big …
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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 …