In the years after 9/11, and especially after an incident on Northwest Airlines flight 253 in 2009, the TSA began introducing “backscatter” screening machines made by Rapiscan. They were the …
TSA
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Airports
There’s a Gov’t Shutdown & I’ve Got 7 Flights Next Week. Here’s My Plan – What Do You Think?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you pay attention to the news, you’re well aware that we’re in the midst of a government shutdown. This causes all sorts of strife for millions of people, be …
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Airports
Confirmed: Apple Wallet to Get US Passport Support Very Soon
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegBack in June, we reported that Apple had announced a digital passport option was coming to Apple Wallet with the next iOS update. iPhone fanboys and fangirls like myself had …
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The TSA has a boatload of rules to follow in terms of what you can bring on a plane and what you can’t. And those rules are further, shall we …
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Airports
Atlanta Man Flips Out & Refuses to Be Searched By Male TSA Officer
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA man from Atlanta was recently stopped at the airport and needed to have a pat down. However he had a big problem – he refused to be patted down …
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Funny Stuff
Woman Trolled Gov’t With Her Passport Photo; Gov’t Trolled Her Right Back
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWith rare exception (*cough* TSA’s social media presence *cough*), one generally wouldn’t put the words “U.S. government” and “sense of humor” in the same sentence. Well, unless you include the …
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Airports
20 Airports Now Allow Unticketed People Through TSA Security
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegU.S.-based airports recently hit a milestone of sorts. Two more airports are now allowing unticketed people through TSA security, which brings the grand total to 20 airports. That’s an all-time …
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Tips and Tricks
Select Drivers Licenses in Another State Glitching at TSA Security Checkpoint
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegTypically, technology is awesome. It’s faster than doing things manually. More efficient. Cheaper in the long run. All that good stuff. But then there’s a glitch that not only grinds …
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Tips and Tricks
TSA Ended Their Shoes-off Policy, But There’s Still A Catch
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIn July of this year, the Department of Homeland Security ended their policy of requiring travelers at the TSA security checkpoint to remove their shoes. The policy had begun back …
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Travel
Does Your PreCheck Get Extended With Global Entry’s Grace Period?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegGlobal Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States …