Comments on: 077 – Speed through airport security http://indietravelpodcast.com/flights/077-speed-through-airport-security/ Sweet travel advice for independent travellers Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:03:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Holiday travel guide | AirTreks Travel Blog http://indietravelpodcast.com/flights/077-speed-through-airport-security/#comment-115874 Holiday travel guide | AirTreks Travel Blog Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:10:39 +0000 http://www.indietravelpodcast.com/?p=682#comment-115874 [...] travel and often covers ways to deal with airport security and lines. We also did a podcast on speeding through airport security which can [...] [...] travel and often covers ways to deal with airport security and lines. We also did a podcast on speeding through airport security which can [...]

]]> By: Vacation travel guide | Holiday travel guide | Christmas travel guide | New Year travel guide | Thanksgiving travel guide | The Indie Travel Podcast | Travel magazine, travel info and free travel guides http://indietravelpodcast.com/flights/077-speed-through-airport-security/#comment-24715 Vacation travel guide | Holiday travel guide | Christmas travel guide | New Year travel guide | Thanksgiving travel guide | The Indie Travel Podcast | Travel magazine, travel info and free travel guides Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:07:36 +0000 http://www.indietravelpodcast.com/?p=682#comment-24715 [...] travel and often covers ways to deal with airport security and lines. We also did a podcast on speeding through airport security which can [...] [...] travel and often covers ways to deal with airport security and lines. We also did a podcast on speeding through airport security which can [...]

]]> By: Craig and Linda http://indietravelpodcast.com/flights/077-speed-through-airport-security/#comment-7232 Craig and Linda Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:47:05 +0000 http://www.indietravelpodcast.com/?p=682#comment-7232 Those clear cards don't come cheap do they?! To skip a line? No thanks. And that massive theft! Oh my god. Perhaps paying staff a reasonable amount would reduce the corruption? Radical idea, I know, but I'm like that. Those clear cards don’t come cheap do they?! To skip a line? No thanks.

And that massive theft! Oh my god. Perhaps paying staff a reasonable amount would reduce the corruption? Radical idea, I know, but I’m like that.

]]> By: Mark http://indietravelpodcast.com/flights/077-speed-through-airport-security/#comment-7231 Mark Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:25:23 +0000 http://www.indietravelpodcast.com/?p=682#comment-7231 I have a Clear card, but only because Marriott was giving them away (1st year free) to the Platinum level of their "frequent sleeper" program. I heard that Hyatt had the same promotion for their top-tier (I believe it's called "Diamond") level. If you have upper-tier status with an airline (e.g. 1K with United, Exec Platinum with American) you probably don't need it. Then last week, I received an e-mail from Clear saying that they're increasing their fee to $199/year. I didn't think it was worth it before the pricing increase, so I definitely won't be renewing it now. Regarding Audrey's comment, I talked about luggage theft in TravelCommons #67. Then this month, a TSA screener in Newark was charged with stealing two to three items per week from the airport beginning in September 2007. Among the items seized from his home were 66 cameras, 31 laptop computers, 20 cell phones, 17 sets of electronic games, 13 pieces of jewelry, 12 GPS devices, 11 MP3 players, eight camera lenses, six video cameras and two DVD players. Gotta love it -- our tax dollars at work. I have a Clear card, but only because Marriott was giving them away (1st year free) to the Platinum level of their “frequent sleeper” program. I heard that Hyatt had the same promotion for their top-tier (I believe it’s called “Diamond”) level. If you have upper-tier status with an airline (e.g. 1K with United, Exec Platinum with American) you probably don’t need it. Then last week, I received an e-mail from Clear saying that they’re increasing their fee to $199/year. I didn’t think it was worth it before the pricing increase, so I definitely won’t be renewing it now.

Regarding Audrey’s comment, I talked about luggage theft in TravelCommons #67. Then this month, a TSA screener in Newark was charged with stealing two to three items per week from the airport beginning in September 2007. Among the items seized from his home were 66 cameras, 31 laptop computers, 20 cell phones, 17 sets of electronic games, 13 pieces of jewelry, 12 GPS devices, 11 MP3 players, eight camera lenses, six video cameras and two DVD players. Gotta love it — our tax dollars at work.

]]> By: Craig and Linda http://indietravelpodcast.com/flights/077-speed-through-airport-security/#comment-7215 Craig and Linda Sat, 01 Nov 2008 09:39:49 +0000 http://www.indietravelpodcast.com/?p=682#comment-7215 Thanks Audrey. Airport security theft is one of the things we talk about in the show. I've seen someone lose a smartphone right in front of us. I try to ward against it by zipping things in my jacket pocket. Thanks Audrey. Airport security theft is one of the things we talk about in the show. I’ve seen someone lose a smartphone right in front of us. I try to ward against it by zipping things in my jacket pocket.

]]> By: Audrey http://indietravelpodcast.com/flights/077-speed-through-airport-security/#comment-7214 Audrey Sat, 01 Nov 2008 09:00:13 +0000 http://www.indietravelpodcast.com/?p=682#comment-7214 One thing we learned the hard way is that airport security personnel are not immune from stealing, so make sure anything of value is zipped up and tucked deep inside a bag. My husband got money stolen from the front pocket of his money belt as it went through the x-ray machine at one of the gates at Bangkok's airport. He found the problem immediately and asked security personnel to review the tapes and got his money back about a week later. However, others contacted us with similar reports of stolen bracelets from bags and were not able to get any response from airport security. So, keep up your guard at airport security too - it was the only time we got robbed in 18 months of travel! One thing we learned the hard way is that airport security personnel are not immune from stealing, so make sure anything of value is zipped up and tucked deep inside a bag. My husband got money stolen from the front pocket of his money belt as it went through the x-ray machine at one of the gates at Bangkok’s airport. He found the problem immediately and asked security personnel to review the tapes and got his money back about a week later. However, others contacted us with similar reports of stolen bracelets from bags and were not able to get any response from airport security. So, keep up your guard at airport security too – it was the only time we got robbed in 18 months of travel!

]]> By: You Don’t Have to Be A New York Times Best Seller to Inspire People. | Yankee in a New World http://indietravelpodcast.com/flights/077-speed-through-airport-security/#comment-7047 You Don’t Have to Be A New York Times Best Seller to Inspire People. | Yankee in a New World Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:25:35 +0000 http://www.indietravelpodcast.com/?p=682#comment-7047 [...] Travel Podcast’s 77th episode - How to Speed Through Airport Security. I am going to be writing for them soon, and look for a mention of yours truly in the podcast. [...] [...] Travel Podcast’s 77th episode – How to Speed Through Airport Security. I am going to be writing for them soon, and look for a mention of yours truly in the podcast. [...]

]]> By: Chris Christensen http://indietravelpodcast.com/flights/077-speed-through-airport-security/#comment-7011 Chris Christensen Sat, 25 Oct 2008 03:52:51 +0000 http://www.indietravelpodcast.com/?p=682#comment-7011 I have never really run into issues with the TSA but in the USA: You can buy a Clear Card for the US to speed you up. Always remove your shoes. Always take your laptop out of the bag . Always have your ticket and photo id available. I have never really run into issues with the TSA but in the USA:

You can buy a Clear Card for the US to speed you up.
Always remove your shoes.
Always take your laptop out of the bag .
Always have your ticket and photo id available.

]]> By: NewWrldYankee http://indietravelpodcast.com/flights/077-speed-through-airport-security/#comment-6997 NewWrldYankee Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:40:52 +0000 http://www.indietravelpodcast.com/?p=682#comment-6997 Thanks you guys for the awesome shout out! I feel so privileged. I actually have to disagree on the layers thing, if you have a big coat, or too many layers, TSA seems to think you are smuggling coke underneath and also make you step aside for screening. Then again, I'm Indian with a muslim sounding last name, so maybe I just look naturally suspicious. TSA, btw, is Transportation Security Administration. Ah, the wine thing totally happened to me, with the buying things on the wrong side of the airport. I bought Tokaji wine, the best Hungarian wine in Duty free in Hungary and forgot to put it in to my check in luggage. During my connection in DC, I had to give to the security lady. I asked her if she was at least going to drink it later - sadly, they have to throw it away legally. =( Thanks you guys for the awesome shout out! I feel so privileged. I actually have to disagree on the layers thing, if you have a big coat, or too many layers, TSA seems to think you are smuggling coke underneath and also make you step aside for screening. Then again, I’m Indian with a muslim sounding last name, so maybe I just look naturally suspicious. TSA, btw, is Transportation Security Administration.

Ah, the wine thing totally happened to me, with the buying things on the wrong side of the airport. I bought Tokaji wine, the best Hungarian wine in Duty free in Hungary and forgot to put it in to my check in luggage. During my connection in DC, I had to give to the security lady. I asked her if she was at least going to drink it later – sadly, they have to throw it away legally. =(

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