While We’re Talking TSA
“Airport ID programs plagued by delays” [link to http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/news/nation/15852949.htm no longer works], “Newarks screeners might just suck,” “TSA delays cargo worker background checks” [link to http://news.monstersandcritics.com/business/article_1215590.php/TSA_delays_cargo_worker_background_checks no longer works] and finally, “To the hassles of air travel, add $1.4 million in fines:” [link to http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-0610270166oct27,1,7426222.story?coll=chi-newsnationworld-hed&ctrack=1&cset=true no longer works]
Passengers can be fined for their actions too. For example, “interference with screening” that includes physical contact could cost a traveler $1,500 to $5,000, and “non-physical contact” $500 to $1,500.
In reviewing incident reports, TSA officials consider factors such as whether the passenger tried to conceal the item or the “attitude of the violator.”
I’d ask what “non-physical contact” entails, but I’m taking TSA’s advice and “try[ing] not to over-think these guidelines.”
Like the posters say: “Thoughtcrime doesn’t pay. Don’t fuck with TSA.”
Update: don’t miss “Arrested in ATL-plastic bag too big.” [link to http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6608202#post6608202 no longer works]
Can’t post a link to Flyertalk when it’s in the Omni area Adam. 🙂
There is a ton of confusion about the rules and regulations out there now. Apparantly we aren’t the only ones without a real idea of what they are. I thought you might be interested in this blog entry.
http://blog.compete.com/index.php/2006/11/02/airport-security-tsa-transportation-security-administration-liquids-planes/