Comments on: Changes to flight security rules http://indietravelpodcast.com/flights/flight-security-rules/ Sweet travel advice for independent travellers Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:03:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tony Murray http://indietravelpodcast.com/flights/flight-security-rules/#comment-41319 Tony Murray Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:18:41 +0000 http://indietravelpodcast.com/?p=2205#comment-41319 Sadly, this appears to be a society of mistrust and increasing fear of safety. The 9/11 and other bombings have contributed in most countries to the lack of trust and already embedded fear of fellow men. So in answer to this article, it is necessary as although we complain we the travelers demand to be safe. SO next time you are cued in a long line of passengers who are complaining, gently remind them that this is a necessary part of travel in todays climate. Sadly, this appears to be a society of mistrust and increasing fear of safety. The 9/11 and other bombings have contributed in most countries to the lack of trust and already embedded fear of fellow men. So in answer to this article, it is necessary as although we complain we the travelers demand to be safe. SO next time you are cued in a long line of passengers who are complaining, gently remind them that this is a necessary part of travel in todays climate.

]]> By: Andy http://indietravelpodcast.com/flights/flight-security-rules/#comment-31595 Andy Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:43:57 +0000 http://indietravelpodcast.com/?p=2205#comment-31595 The entire security hassle is getting way out of hand. There really needs to be a full overhaul of how airport security is handled, at least in the US. The delays are getting ridiculous, if you look at Israel, passengers refuse to wait more than 30 minutes to be all the way through security, and overall Israel has greater security threats than the United States. The US could take some great hints from Israel, but it's never going to happen as long as people just accept insane delays in the name of mostly ineffective security. Time online had a great article regarding the US-Israeli difference in security approaches a month or two ago as well. The entire security hassle is getting way out of hand. There really needs to be a full overhaul of how airport security is handled, at least in the US. The delays are getting ridiculous, if you look at Israel, passengers refuse to wait more than 30 minutes to be all the way through security, and overall Israel has greater security threats than the United States.

The US could take some great hints from Israel, but it’s never going to happen as long as people just accept insane delays in the name of mostly ineffective security. Time online had a great article regarding the US-Israeli difference in security approaches a month or two ago as well.

]]> By: Jack - eyeflare travel advice http://indietravelpodcast.com/flights/flight-security-rules/#comment-31338 Jack - eyeflare travel advice Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:20:06 +0000 http://indietravelpodcast.com/?p=2205#comment-31338 That issue about secondary security checks and no liquids never made any sense to me. After all, the liquids you have at that point were bought in the sterile, air side, area and are perfectly safe. Had a problem with this on a flight to the US shortly after the liquid bomber scare, and was a royal pain. Hopefully the security theater we're seeing now will subside, but I'm not holding out any great hope... That issue about secondary security checks and no liquids never made any sense to me. After all, the liquids you have at that point were bought in the sterile, air side, area and are perfectly safe. Had a problem with this on a flight to the US shortly after the liquid bomber scare, and was a royal pain. Hopefully the security theater we’re seeing now will subside, but I’m not holding out any great hope…

]]> By: Jason of Two Backpackers http://indietravelpodcast.com/flights/flight-security-rules/#comment-31197 Jason of Two Backpackers Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:37:30 +0000 http://indietravelpodcast.com/?p=2205#comment-31197 I am okay with increased security. It may be more time consuming and difficult, but I believe the ultimate goal is to protect me and others. However, I think tips are good for us to make the process more efficient. I am sometimes amazed at what people think is logical and then wonder why they are pulled aside. Good post guys. I am okay with increased security. It may be more time consuming and difficult, but I believe the ultimate goal is to protect me and others. However, I think tips are good for us to make the process more efficient. I am sometimes amazed at what people think is logical and then wonder why they are pulled aside. Good post guys.

]]> By: Chris http://indietravelpodcast.com/flights/flight-security-rules/#comment-30318 Chris Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:54:57 +0000 http://indietravelpodcast.com/?p=2205#comment-30318 We were flying SAA. It wasn't the airline enforcing that, it was The Rules Ex Australia. I don't think it's voluntary... We were flying SAA. It wasn’t the airline enforcing that, it was The Rules Ex Australia. I don’t think it’s voluntary…

]]> By: The Global Traveller http://indietravelpodcast.com/flights/flight-security-rules/#comment-30305 The Global Traveller Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:02:12 +0000 http://indietravelpodcast.com/?p=2205#comment-30305 Sue - most security areas have bathrooms. If you are travelling by yourself then you'll lose your place in the queue, but if travelling with others they might be able to save your spot. Sue – most security areas have bathrooms. If you are travelling by yourself then you’ll lose your place in the queue, but if travelling with others they might be able to save your spot.

]]> By: sue beautoe http://indietravelpodcast.com/flights/flight-security-rules/#comment-30198 sue beautoe Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:41:22 +0000 http://indietravelpodcast.com/?p=2205#comment-30198 What happens if you have to go to the bathroom when stuck in one of these lines? What happens if you have to go to the bathroom when stuck in one of these lines?

]]> By: Craig and Linda http://indietravelpodcast.com/flights/flight-security-rules/#comment-30188 Craig and Linda Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:49:12 +0000 http://indietravelpodcast.com/?p=2205#comment-30188 Yuck! Who were you flying with, Chris? Qantas? Do you know if it was the airline or airport authorities who enforced that? Yuck! Who were you flying with, Chris? Qantas? Do you know if it was the airline or airport authorities who enforced that?

]]> By: Chris http://indietravelpodcast.com/flights/flight-security-rules/#comment-30187 Chris Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:44:15 +0000 http://indietravelpodcast.com/?p=2205#comment-30187 Flights headed for Australia are also getting the extra security check at the gate. At least ours (ex Johannesburg) did. No liquids, so don't bother filling up your water bottle after you get through the first security check. Flights headed for Australia are also getting the extra security check at the gate. At least ours (ex Johannesburg) did. No liquids, so don’t bother filling up your water bottle after you get through the first security check.

]]> By: Dave -nibbleanibble http://indietravelpodcast.com/flights/flight-security-rules/#comment-30184 Dave -nibbleanibble Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:53:53 +0000 http://indietravelpodcast.com/?p=2205#comment-30184 Honestly, security issues can ruin any good trip. Honestly, security issues can ruin any good trip.

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