"Enhanced Security" at various airports....

"Dr. Anthony J. Lomenzo" wrote in message
...

[snip]

As for scribbling for coin of the realm, ahhh, well, that's a bit
different but then usenet is for relaxing.

Ahh, yes. Thanks for the reminder.

Anyway, once again, a long enjoyable ramble. I think you answered my
question, even. Who could ask for more?

Thanks,
Pete

Greg

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The times that I flew one-way, I usually bought the round trip ticket for
cheaper and didn't use the return ticket. One time I wanted to buy a 1-way
ticket between Fort Dodge (FOD) to Mason City(MCW) but the $400+ cost for
the 52km trip was out of my budget. A round trip ticket between FOD and MSP
with a stop at MCW (each way) was 'only' $200+. Decided to drive instead...

I wish you would quit demeaning my POB (FOD).

Big John

Peter Duniho wrote:
"Dr. Anthony J. Lomenzo" wrote in message
...

[snip]

As for scribbling for coin of the realm, ahhh, well, that's a bit
different but then usenet is for relaxing.


Ahh, yes. Thanks for the reminder.

Anyway, once again, a long enjoyable ramble. I think you answered my
question, even. Who could ask for more?

Thanks,
Pete




[add gravel-like voice..requisite cotton....doleful horn cued...]

"When have I ever refused an accommodation?"

Later, Pete.

Doc Tony
;-)

Newps wrote:


Dr. Anthony J. Lomenzo wrote:



On the other hand, I have some difficulty with folks who say that the
tragedy of 9-11 had 'no effect' [!] on our way of doing business or
living the American dream. It's a whole new world and I can only hope
that we're not reduced to the 'stare' so to speak as if to say 'is
he/she or isn't he/she' one of 'them' ...whoever 'them' happens to be
at the moment.


Hardly anything has changed. I can now check in on the internet before
I go to the airport, thus bypassing the front desk. Or I can go to
curbside check in at those airports that have those, again bypassing the
front desk. Then I go stand in the security line. It has been my
experience that it takes the same amount of time now as it always did.
Obviously this can be different at each airport. Although now I take
everything out of my pockets and my watch off as the detectors are set
much tighter. I have always carried my drivers license with me so that
was a nonfactor. It doesn't take any longer to fly anywhere today than
it ever did, and it takes less time than the summer of 2000, remember
all the delays that summer?



Well, I think Tune2828 made a cogent point in re the matter of security
'consistency' which of course is to say INconsistently. Each airport
seems to vary as to the level of security with some being rather strict
[*some where using 'unleashed' canine sniffers to sniff both bags and
PAX within the terminal --and-- within the gate where the dog had this
leather sign notifying the folks that the pooch is obviously on the job
while, on the legal side of things, the courts seem to go for that
method because it eliminates concerns and claims of bias or 'profiling']
and others, depending on location and traffic so to speak, well, as I
heard one soul put it, 'hey, you get what you pay for.'

Doc Tony

On 13 Aug 2003 02:48:43 GMT, (Teacherjh)
wrote:

As to why, they make more money from desperate passengers.

However, some airlines offer "greivance fares" if a close relative dies. Ask.

I have. 80% of the walk-up (highest priced) fare, with the gall to
call it a discount.

Rob

"Dr. Anthony J. Lomenzo" wrote:

Lately...and this very recently in the news, they are thinking of
prohibiting all cell phones in the cabin [the 'reasoning' [!] behind
this one escapes me] but will allow same to be transported in the
check-in baggage. This one, so I understand, is pending approval.

Interesting. If that regulation had been in effect prior to 9/11, the plane
that went down in Pennsylvania would have taken out part of DC.

George Patterson
They say that nothing's certain except death and taxes. The thing is,
death doesn't get worse every time Congress goes into session.
Will Rogers

Ted Huffmire wrote:

Yeah, the FAA is pretty meat headed about
prescriptions. They would rather pilots
not take their meds or lie about it

No, they insist that pilots don't NEED them. If they catch you lying, you
will never be PIC again.

George Patterson
They say that nothing's certain except death and taxes. The thing is,
death doesn't get worse every time Congress goes into session.
Will Rogers

I have [asked about grievance fares]. 80% of the walk-up
(highest priced) fare, with the gall to call it a discount.


Yes, some are like that. Some are much better. It pays to shop. It also pays
to be flying to the right place.

Jose




(for Email, make the obvious changes in my address)

"Big John" wrote in message
...
Greg

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I wish you would quit demeaning my POB (FOD).

Big John

I'm not demeaning FOD, just the airline that serves it...

Dr. Anthony J. Lomenzo wrote:

Well, I think Tune2828 made a cogent point in re the matter of security
'consistency' which of course is to say INconsistently.

But it was always like that. Some airports were just a pain in the ass.
I see no change.


Each airport
seems to vary as to the level of security with some being rather strict
[*some where using 'unleashed' canine sniffers to sniff both bags and
PAX within the terminal --and-- within the gate where the dog had this
leather sign notifying the folks that the pooch is obviously on the job
while, on the legal side of things, the courts seem to go for that
method because it eliminates concerns and claims of bias or 'profiling']
and others, depending on location and traffic so to speak, well, as I
heard one soul put it, 'hey, you get what you pay for.'

The airport here in Billings has had a lot of construction going on at
the security checkpoint. They just started to peel all the plywood off
so I can't tell yet if it is new machines or if they just slightly
rearranged things to make it all flow smoother. Haven't seen any dogs yet.