The recent attempted attack on an airplane has once again stirred the pot of airport security, and this time there are some funky ideas floating around. As the discussion of how to best secure our airports heats up, there are plenty of people throwing out ideas for how to keep travelers safe. Some of the [...]
When you are going through the security checkpoint at the airport and they take your favorite pocket knife and your excess shampoo and toothpaste, do you know where your items are going? Well, it depends on the item. As for your shampoo and toothpaste (in quantities greater than 3 ounces), they are immediately disposed of. [...]
Next time you fly, you can feel safer knowing that the punishment for unruly passengers is becoming more and more severe. The FAA reports an average of 80 unruly passenger aircraft incidents annually, with a total of over 900 over the past five years. These number don’t even reflect the all of the incidents, only [...]
The United States Senate has passed legislation that would make it legal for Amtrak passengers to travel with guns. The guns will need to be declared, checked, and stowed away unloaded in locked cases. This represents a return to the policy that was in place prior to September 2011. So, if you are planning to [...]
Since 9/11, traveling with liquids has been a sensitive topic. The Transportation Security Administration has established a 3-1-1 Policy for your carry-on liquids, such as shampoo, toothpaste, drinks, perfume, etc. The policy breaks down as follows: You are allowed a 3 ounce or smaller container of liquid or gel, such as shampoo, toothpaste, perfume, etc. [...]