Checking laptops does sound scary. I think the thing that's going to catch people up (in the security line, I mean) is the car remote control on people's keychains.
I like pancakes 'cause they're stackable. Ooo, and waffles 'cause you can put things in the little holes if you wanted to.
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Jesse - Aug 10, 2006 7:55:49 am PDT #1821 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
sarameg - Aug 10, 2006 7:56:27 am PDT #1822 of 10001
Is that for here? Or overseas?
You know, with the lighter confiscation, I always thought they should have a bucket with the sign "Need a lighter? Leave a lighter?" where you'd be allowed to take a lighter once you were outside security. Or have them give out little "good for one free lighter at destination from security" slips. (Actually, at BWI, there was a section outside by the SW terminal where people'd go to smoke. The sill of the window was lined with lighters. Communal lighters! I've seen it in Houston, too.)
I now envision a whole little barter store for confiscated toiletries and lighters.
Megan E. - Aug 10, 2006 7:57:39 am PDT #1823 of 10001
my husband has a friend in England right now with $30k of camera gear, which cannot be checked since camera lenses shouldn't be subject to extreme cold. GHA. they will have to mail it home to themselves.
tommyrot - Aug 10, 2006 7:57:54 am PDT #1824 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Gawd, the thought of a translatlantic flight without the benefit of a laptop or iPod is just scary. Flying is a much nicer experience for me when I can watch DVDs/videos on a laptop or iPod.
bon bon - Aug 10, 2006 7:58:40 am PDT #1825 of 10001
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
Is that for here? Or overseas?
I can't tell-- it came from American Express Travel, which runs our travel department. If anyone finds out, give a shout, cuz Bob Bob is flying domestic tomorrow with his laptop.
Cass - Aug 10, 2006 7:58:59 am PDT #1826 of 10001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
(However, I'm OK with checking my remote control. I guess I can be without it for a couple hours.)Luddite!
::promises never to leave remote::
Vortex - Aug 10, 2006 8:10:56 am PDT #1827 of 10001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
is the car remote control on people's keychains.
or in my case where the remote control IS my key.
If I had to travel on business right now, I would just tell my boss that i can't take a laptop. Not only do you have to check it, you can't lock your suitcase! no fucking way.
§ ita § - Aug 10, 2006 8:15:09 am PDT #1828 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
First off I should admit to not having read the source materials...
you can't lock your suitcase!
Not even the TSA-allowed locks? Which I haven't gotten around to purchasing.
Strega - Aug 10, 2006 8:18:52 am PDT #1829 of 10001
I always thought they should have a bucket with the sign "Need a lighter? Leave a lighter?"
You are a genius.
The TSA press release just says no liquid/gel products. I think airlines are urging passengers to check all their luggage, or as much as possible, just to speed things up.
But UK passengers are screwed.
beekaytee - Aug 10, 2006 8:26:18 am PDT #1830 of 10001
Compassionately intolerant
Strega is me. I just checked the TSA website and it specifically says that electronics such as laptops and cell phones are still okay. [link]
Couldn't find anything at all on the American Express site.
The one thing that made me want to flip off the screen on the TSA site?
"Passengers are urged to pack their patience..."
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