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August 6th, 2008

New TSA Laptop Policy: Will it Make it Easier?

Getting through the airport security line MAY just have gotten a little easier with the new TSA policy that will allow travelers to leave their laptops inside “checkpoint friendly” bags.  The new rule will take effect on August 16th.
Using a “checkpoint friendly” bag means having one that contains ONLY your laptop (no cords, plug […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 5 comments

June 6th, 2008

Flight Attendant Friday: How Do Flight Attendants Go Through Security

I was sitting at the airport earlier this week, and a very nice gentleman seated next to me asked this question:
 
Q.  Do Flight Attendants have to go through this whole security rigmarole than I just did?
A.  It depends. 
When we are on duty and in uniform, we are not subject to the restriction about liquids.  […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment

June 4th, 2008

Back to Basics: What Does NO Liquids Mean?

The LIQUIDS & GELS restrictions has been in effect for awhile now, but there’s rarely a day that goes by that I don’t observe confusion about it at a security screening checkpoint.
With the busy summer travel season nearly upon us, it’s a good time to talk about liquids once again.  The TSA has tried […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 3 comments

March 21st, 2008

Flight Attendant Friday: Security Lines

Today’s Flight Attendant Friday question is one that I am frequently asked.  It’s usually muttered under someone’s breath, and often in a rather harsh tone.  See if you can relate.
 
Q.  Why do Flight Attendants get to cut in front of the security line?  I’ve been waiting a long time, and it just isn’t fair.
A.  […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment

February 2nd, 2008

TSA Starts Blog

It’s a good idea, but will it have any impact?
That was my first response, albeit a jaded one, when I heard that the TSA had launched a blog of their own and was interested in hearing comments from the traveling public. 
Evolution of Security was rather quietly launched on January 31st, 2008, with five […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment