If I arrive at the gate more than 5 minutes before the plane boards then I am way to early. No need to be there two hours early.
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TSA Implementing New Screening Procedures for All Electronics 'Larger Than a Cell Phone'
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If I arrive at the gate more than 5 minutes before the plane boards then I am way to early. No need to be there two hours early.
Seattle-Tacoma has required iPads out for at least a year based on personal experience.
I just enrolled in Global Entry even though I fly only a couple times a year just to save myself the hassle.
I just enrolled in Global Entry even though I fly only a couple times a year just to save myself the hassle.
People who travel frequently generally pull out everything. They put phones, key's, and whatever's in their pockets in one bin, bags on the belt, and laptop in another. The only thing it really changes is to put tablets in a separate bin.
Saavy US travelers, personal or business not using Pre-Check, usually have only their ID and ticket/smartphone in their pocket and everything else already in a backpack for under seat storage. Once through security belt goes back on and ID back into wallet/purse. Makes getting through security stupid easy and fast.
There are lobbyists who are demanding more security for their employers as an mega industry has morphed around this charade. It'll never die. Never. Follow the $$$ to see why.
I've been asked almost every time to take out laptop and/or iPad from the bag. Sure I take out everything metal as an old habit but it's because I only have a few things on my that is metal and getting stuck in the detector is annoying.
Just another reason to get more people to sign up for TSA Precheck. I.E. give them more money...
...only a matter of time before all the pre-check lines are longer than the regular ones (its already starting to happen in Houston depending on the day and time of the week).
...only a matter of time before all the pre-check lines are longer than the regular ones (its already starting to happen in Houston depending on the day and time of the week).
This should drastically cut down on the amount of time it takes for the TSA to steal your valuables. It's a great solution to having to wait in line while they steal your things.
PSA: Put a unique sticker on your laptop so that no one else will mistakenly take yours for theirs. A lady took my Mac thinking it was hers because the TSA agent failed to informed anyone that they were putting some laptops back into recirculation.
Oh, and the TSA will at first fight back with the notion that they would have to repay you back for damages.
Oh, and the TSA will at first fight back with the notion that they would have to repay you back for damages.
Its possible that a number of terrorists seeing the complicated security decided they did not want to risk the possibility of being caught before committing their actions and chose to do something else. There is no way of tracking those.
its kind of like tracking the number of murders that did not take place because of required waiting periods on gun purchases.
That's far more reasonable than prohibiting carrying mobile devices larger than phones. It has always been like that in Europe, everything electronic has to be put in the X-ray bin.
Isn't this kind of defeating the purpous of the checks now terrorist just need to become TSA pre check passengers
When was traveling by air "fun"? Air travel is one step above a bus terminal - barely.
When I travel with my bag, I'm always told to remove my laptop and iPad. Guess it just surprised me that this is news, this seemed to change about 5 years ago in the UK at least - especially considering the risk is probably as great or greater in the US.
What exactly does this article have to do with Apple news? It's a bit of a stretch to say that because some Apple products might have to be removed from your bag that this qualifies as Apple news.
What next MacRumors? Are you going to start running reports on the health care vote to repeal/replace Obamacare because some Senators use Apple products?
What next MacRumors? Are you going to start running reports on the health care vote to repeal/replace Obamacare because some Senators use Apple products?
But this is how it is in Europe (it's been a while since I did the Far East). And if you can buy an exemption what is the point? How had checking wise before?
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bad, not had.
Since 9/11, remind me again how many airlines in the US have been hijacked and flown into buildings? How many planes have mysteriously "Blown up" in flight? I mean, if you have a clue as to what you are talking about, shouldn't we be seeing planes dropping out of the sky every week? Bottom line - you will NEVER hear about the weapons, drugs and explosives that are discovered - daily.