I've long been an advocate for finding ways to simplify the process when traveling. I'll gladly give up a bit of personal information to expedite …
TSA
Should You Get a Redress Number?
Thanks to the TSA, flying today is supposedly safer than it was pre-9/11. The TSA still fails 95% of tests, but through technology and do not fly …
What Does SSSS on a Boarding Pass Entail
For any frequent flyer, there is nothing worst than not being able to print a boarding pass at home or use a mobile app. Whenever I receive a …
TSA PreCheck Now Includes Random Screening of Electronic Devices
For the American Frequent Flyer, TSA PreCheck has for the most part made airport security bearable. In my opinion, PreCheck is among the best opt-in …
Three Reasons NOT to Privatize the TSA (#garyleffiswrong)
From the desk of the Devil's Advocate… A few days ago, our friend Gary Leff over at View From The Wing wrote a post arguing the time has come to take …
Is It Time To Dump TSA PreCheck and Get a Clear Membership?
From the desk of the Devil's Advocate… It's become such a staple of Conventional Wisdom to tell frequent travelers to sign up for TSA PreCheck that …
Having Some Fun with CBP: The Global Entry Selfie
I'm not one to take a lot of selfies. That's not to say never, but it seems I have more cranky old man traits than that of a millennial. There may …
Do You Already Have TSA PreCheck, or Is It Time to Enroll?
TSA PreCheck is great. I can walk from curb to gate in under 10 minutes, stopping briefly to put my keys and phone in a plastic dish. Otherwise I …
You Probably Won’t Need a Passport for Domestic Flights
Everyone seems to be in a tizzy about four states (and one territory) that have failed to implement driver licenses consistent with guidelines …
TSA Misses 95% of Weapons in Its Own Tests
The Transportation Security Administration loves to impress the general public with its security theater, sending out a weekly update on how many guns …
Was a Distracted Passenger to Blame for Evacuating an Airport?
Of all places, CNET had a story yesterday about a passenger in Sydney who was so distracted by staring down at his iPad he exited the security check …
DFW PreCheck Enrollment Center Is Moving to a Convenient Location
Back in April, frequent travelers living in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area got some good news when a TSA Precheck enrollment center opened at DFW Airport's …
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