Blogs to the Rescue

On previous posts, I have made a point to highlight the hassles of new-age security in airports made necessary by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The revamped security measures mean that traveling through the air is no longer an easy task for anyone. One glaring example is the banned items list that people cannot take on board. Ask an average person, and he or she could probably not even come close to naming all of the disallowed things. Thankfully, in the new age of security, the new age of technology can help.


Security heads are finding the Internet an incredibly useful tool when informing air travelers on what to expect. The Transportation Security Administration has created a blog to keep the public fully updated on recent changes in security measures. If a person is ever in doubt of what is or isn’t allowed, these kinds of sites are likely to provide the answers. Having an official site like TSA really helps shore up the information to eliminate any doubt about the airlines’ rules.


A recent example can be found with the launch of Apple Ipads. The TSA blog recently clarified that the devices would not have to be removed from carry-on bags at security checkpoints. This is somewhat of a pleasant surprise because all regular laptops must be removed to be scanned individually. This is even better news for Apple because the product was touted as very travel-friendly. This development further strengthens their marketing claim. We will see if more travelers connect to web for the ever-changing rules for airlines.

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