As I was perusing the internets the other day, I found a discussion on Reddit from a while ago that brought up something I had been thinking about, albeit in …
Airport Security
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Going to the airport is a generally stressful, queue-laden mess for most travelers, but at least nothing out of the ordinary happens to them. It’s a lot of waiting and …
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When you apply for Global Entry, you need to go through several steps. After a thorough review process and an interview, you’re approved for a 5-year term. Once you’ve been …
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Tips and Tricks
15 Items That Could Get Your Checked Bag Flagged by TSA
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOver the years, we’ve gone over some of the things that could get you “flagged” by the TSA, either as general knowledge, or with advice on what to do about …
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Travel Tech
TSA: Digital Passport Available For Apple & Android Phones, But There’s a Catch
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegDriver’s licenses are the de facto identity document for many U.S. citizens, and with good reason. They can be used for everything from entering bars to proving one’s identity to …
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Travel
Global Entry & Regular Queue Both Get Upgrades For Faster Entry Into U.S.
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThrough 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, …
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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 …