Don’t start celebrating just yet; you still have to take your laptop out of its case, but, according to a story in USA Today, the Transportation Security Administration is “searching for a "checkpoint-friendly" case that would give screeners a clear view as it goes through an X-ray machine,” allowing travelers to leave their laptop in its case. Sold!
Personally, I’ve had excellent luck getting through security quickly when I travel; it rarely takes any longer than 10 minutes. However, I do loathe the process of taking off my shoes and coat; removing my laptop from its bag; and putting my Ziploc bag of liquid toiletries on the conveyor belt, only to repack and redress once I get through the checkpoint. A TSA-compliant laptop case would at least remove one of the hassles, but a faster security line is also a plus.
This comes on the heels of an earlier announcement that TSA plans to create special security lines for families and expert travelers, a program they are currently testing in Denver and Salt Lake City. A line for families…now this I’m stoked about.
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Oh YES Please!
My husband and I were talking about the ski-slope lanes just yesterday. I'm dubious about the expert and seasoned traveler lanes, and from what we've read, it does look like one of their biggest problems is people assuming they're expert travelers when they are not.
There is nothing that winds me up more than being stuck in security behind someone who doesn't take their jacket off, belt off, change and phone out, and has some random bag for their liquids that isn't even zip-lock. Surely one quick glance around would tell you YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG.
Hubby says I have no patience for the common traveler anymore. He's probably right. But I feel there are no excuses to not being educated about how to travel well.
Here is where you can get a CPF laptop bag.
http://aerovation.com
a good read !