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...
Observation Decks Are Making a Comeback—Here’s How Airports Are Keeping Them Safe
If you’ve been in the aviation world long enough, you probably remember when airport observation decks were common— they were places where families could wave goodbye to loved ones, spotters could photograph aircraft, and travelers could simply enjoy watching the...
The Unseen Shield: What We Lose If We Dismantle the TSA
The bill has finally been introduced to abolish the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). On the surface, it’s an appealing soundbite—more efficiency, less government oversight, and the promise of returning to a “simpler time” in aviation. But from where I...
Dangerous Liaisons: Why Abolishing the TSA Would Take Us Backwards in Aviation Security
Recently, two U.S. Senators proposed a sweeping—and deeply misguided—plan to abolish the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), replacing it with privatized screening managed by airports. While the proposal may sound efficient on paper, as someone who has...
