airport securty

The TSA – Israeli Style Security – The 4th Amendment

Over the past week I have received literally thousands of emails from people who have read my posts on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). These e-mails are as varied in opinion as the fabric of people that weave the United States together. Of all the emails I have read, more than 300 of them shared…

What Is The True Cost Of U.S. Airport Security?

At the time the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created on the 19th of November 2001 by the Aviation and Transportation Security Act the annual cost of airport security in the private sector in the United States was an estimated US$700,000,000 … or US$849,897,815 adjusted to 2010 dollars. Presently the cost of “Aviation Security” within…

Carry-On Baggage Locks : Why Combination Locks Are The Key To Security

Web: www.thetravelstrategist.com — E-Mail: fish@flyingwithfish.com 5/08/2009 – Carry-On Baggage Locks : Why Combination Locks Are The Key To Security Travellers have an inherent worry about the security of their items. On the road replacing even the smallest items can be irritating. Travellers give significant thought to their backpack, briefcase. MP3 player, headsets and other items….

The Passenger Airport Security Screening Experience…From Start To Finish

Web: www.twitter.com/flyingwithfish — E-Mail: fish@flyingwithfish.com 3/08/09 – The Passenger Airport Security Screening Experience…From Start To Finish Over the past few days I have been writing about airport security and traveller personal security. Over the course of these few posts I have been revisiting important topics I think every traveller should know to make their experience…

Airport Security Stops & Harasses Passenger For Carrying Cash

Web: www.twitter.com/flyingwithfish — E-Mail: fish@flyingwithfish.com 04/04/2009 – Airport Security Stops & Harasses Passenger For Carrying Cash On the 1st of April Steve Bierfeldt, a political consultant, was stopped and questioned in a very harassing manner regarding a sum of cash he was traveling with by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).   Mr. Bierfeldt was departing St….