The Hidden Toll: How a Government Shutdown Strains TSA and Air Traveler Confidence
Question: “How does a government shutdown affect air travel and airport security?” When Congress fails to fund the federal government, the impact reaches far beyond Washington. One of the first and most visible consequences is at America’s airports. During a shutdown,...
Stolen Cessna at Vancouver Airport: Rare, But Not Without Precedent
The recent incident in Vancouver—where an individual reportedly stole a Cessna 172 and flew it around the airport before safely landing—is certainly rare in aviation, but not entirely without precedent. While commercial aviation benefits from multiple layers of...
TSA PreCheck Still Has My Vote—Here’s Why It’s Worth It
With the latest headlines around TSA changing some long-standing procedures—like dropping the shoes-off rule—there’s been a lot of chatter about whether TSA PreCheck is still worth it. For me, the answer is an easy yes. I’ve been a PreCheck member since the program...
Keep Your Shoes On – Maybe It’s a Good Idea, Maybe It Isn’t: Let’s See
The Origin of the Shoe Removal Policy On December 22, 2001, Richard Reid attempted to detonate a bomb concealed in his shoe on an American Airlines flight from Paris to Miami. An alert flight attendant and several passengers managed to prevent the bombing, but the...
