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15-Year-Old Girl Hassled by TSA over Nonexistent Dress Code
A 15-year-old girl attired in what appears to be dark leggings and a tank top covered by a big, long-sleeved flannel shirt (see the photo) said a TSA officer shamed her this week by urging her to, “Cover yourself!” The girl’s outraged father, founder of Boing Boing, has since sent the story on its way … Read 15-Year-Old Girl Hassled by TSA over Nonexistent Dress Code
Posted In: Airport SecurityWhat Summer Travelers Need to Know about New Airport, Airline Changes
If you haven’t flown since last year’s vacation, there are changes you need to know about. They could save you money and they will save you time and aggravation. This podcast featuring air travel expert Rick Seaney is well worth listening to, if you fly a little or a lot. 5 summer travel problems (and quick … Read What Summer Travelers Need to Know about New Airport, Airline Changes
Posted In: Airline News, Airport Security, Fees, Holiday/Seasonal, Multimedia, PodcastsNot Your Average Air Travel Stories: Week of June 17
This week: Magic dates (but not with Henry Cavill!) and big seats for big flyers. Plus see the great video below. Magic dates: No, we’re not talking about having coffee with the guy who plays Superman, we’re talking about the cheapest days to fly this summer. Now these are truly magic dates. For those who weigh … Read Not Your Average Air Travel Stories: Week of June 17
Posted In: Airline News, Airport News, Airport SecurityElephant Meat, Dead Primate, Snake Bags Seized at LAX
The charmingly named Daily Breeze reports on an ugly story: Seizures by U.S. Customs officials in Los Angeles that included elephant meat, a dead (stuffed) primate and several purses made from various reptiles. Most of the creatures are endangered. Primate in pants (this really happened) What People Do with This Stuff A spokesman for Customs … Read Elephant Meat, Dead Primate, Snake Bags Seized at LAX
Posted In: Airport SecurityNot Your Average Air Travel Story: Week of May 13
This week: Gremlins on planes, rude passengers and 3 unusual videos! How to board ahead of the herd: American Airlines now allows passengers with teeny-tiny carry-ons that can fit under the seats in front of them to board early. Bam! That’s the sound of a million folks ditching hard-sided hand luggage. Rude passengers: See the gremlin … Read Not Your Average Air Travel Story: Week of May 13
Posted In: Airline News, Airport News, Airport Security