Hold everything folks! As of December 22, 2005 small scissors and tools will be pulled from
TSA’s
prohibited items list, whereas bombs will remain as
unacceptable items to carry-on on board the flight. Apparently a lot of time has been wasted looking for articles
that pose little risk which has caused security lines to slow down as well as huge pile-ups. In addition
to this minor change passengers may run into more through pat-downs and other security checks before boarding
the plane. Now-a-days screeners only check backs and abdomens, but in a couple of short weeks arms and legs
will be frisked as well. With an intense focus being placed on bombs you may also find a few extra
bomb-sniffing dogs around the airport. Reactions about the announcement were mixed among both passengers and
crew.
Is it just me or does a trip to the airport feel a little like going to the circus?