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 …
TSA
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According to AAA, roughly 72.2 million Americans are expected to be traveling at least 50 miles from home during the 4th of July holiday. And the TSA says they’re expecting …
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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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Airports
What Happens Nowadays If You Refuse to Get Your Photo Taken at TSA?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen you plan to fly, there are several things you’re expected to do before you get to the secure side of the airport and go on the plane. However, sometimes …
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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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Airlines
Overcurious Delta Passenger Quickly Learns What NOT to Ask Flight Attendants
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s said you should never talk about religion or politics in mixed company. But there are other things you probably should (emphasis on the word “should”) avoid discussing with people, …
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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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In a world where everything is becoming electronic, it was no surprise when Apple and Google launched their respective versions of electronic wallets. Google Wallet and Apple Wallet are both …
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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, …