Over 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 …
TSA
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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, …
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Travel
What Medications Can You Legally Bring into the US From Foreign Countries You’ve Visited?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegPractically all of us have done it at one point or another. Your aunt knows you’re going to the UK and asks you to buy Co-Codamol, which contains paracetamol (what …
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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 …