Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
The TSA cannot seize weapons at its checkpoints. But the Agency can enforce civil penalties against violators. For some reason, however, those penalties all but disappeared starting in November 2018.
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Guns at the Checkpoint: Diving in to the TSA’s data on firearm incidents
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
The TSA cannot seize weapons at its checkpoints. But the Agency can enforce civil penalties against violators. For some reason, however, those penalties all but disappeared starting in November 2018.
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How To Help Avoid Getting A False Positive On TSA Swab Tests
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
If you’re traveling by plane in the United States, you know that sometimes you’ll get pulled aside for a “swab test.” Being a “chosen one” appears to be random (although…
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Read MoreAirports Are Making Money From CLEAR Even During The Pandemic
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Before the travel slowdown, many travelers at busy airports swore by the CLEAR checkpoints. Being able to skip the long lines for security and even TSA Precheck would save precious…
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Read MoreA Tale of Two Holidays: Memorial Day v Labor Day in US Traffic Numbers
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day the US commercial aviation market saw a 37% rebound in the number of passengers flying. Not surprisingly, however, the distribution of that growth was anything but consistent across the country.
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A Tale of Two Holidays: Memorial Day v Labor Day in US Traffic Numbers
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day the US commercial aviation market saw a 37% rebound in the number of passengers flying. Not surprisingly, however, the distribution of that growth was anything but consistent across the country.
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Temperature Checks Are Not The Answer For Safe Flying
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
When the US economy tried to reopen, one of the almost universally implemented policies from businesses to keep employees and guests safe was the temperature check. While employees are usually…
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Read MoreTSA Agents May Have Coronavirus But You Still Need To Take Off Your Mask
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
People are slowly returning to air travel. While the current volume is about 1/3 of what it was a year ago, that’s saying something since we’re still smack dab in…
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Read MoreThis Airport Lets Passengers Schedule Free VIP Treatment Through Security
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Passenger traffic on airplanes is still a fraction of what it was a year ago at this time. When the downturn started, airports looked like ghost towns, sitting there as…
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Read MoreA stalled recovery: Airline traffic retreating
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
The commecial aviation industry as we once knew it faces a dire situation. And none of the recent data offers much of the way in optimism for the coming months.
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A stalled recovery: Airline traffic retreating
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
The commecial aviation industry as we once knew it faces a dire situation. And none of the recent data offers much of the way in optimism for the coming months.
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Celebration, FL: The Problems Of The Town Disney Built, A Perfect Credit Score Doesn’t Feel That Good, 20 Travel Complaints From Not Smart People, & More
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Hello, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past week or two. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that…
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Read MoreDLD 305: Blergh
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Can the TSA charge extra if you forget your ID? Plus a newly grounded fleet and new routes for Christmas!
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DLD 305: Blergh
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
Can the TSA charge extra if you forget your ID? Plus a newly grounded fleet and new routes for Christmas!
Dear TSA: I Can EXPLAIN!, Part Of U.S. In Japan’s Plan For Int’l Travel, 1st Large Cruise Ship Back In Service, New Zealand Changing Travel Bubble Plans
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Hello, travel friends, happy Saturday, and happy new month, too! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that…
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Aftermath: Changes At TSA Due To Whistleblower
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Thanks to a report filed by an in-house whistleblower last month, you may now see some changes when at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints at airports, at least while…
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This Metric Shows A Better Picture Of The State Of Air Travel Than TSA Numbers
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
One of the ways people who follow the air travel industry get a grasp on how things are recovering is by checking TSA checkpoint travel numbers. The TSA updates the…
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DLD 298: Mixed awards, mixed messages
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
When an airline says it is concerned about passenger safety and then increases the number of seats sold that can be hard to reconcile. But at least they’re leaving it members of their cabin crew to keep posting anti-mask FUD on social media, right??
Th…
DLD 298: Mixed awards, mixed messages
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
When an airline says it is concerned about passenger safety and then increases the number of seats sold that can be hard to reconcile. But at least they’re leaving it members of their cabin crew to keep posting anti-mask FUD on social media, right??
DLD 297: Pantsless Professionals
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
As borders start to reopen the requirements for entry to some countries can be onerous. Or completely reasonable. But the inconsistencies make it really challenging for travelers to plan.
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