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Aviation Domination

They Still Annoy

January 31st 2010 14:44
It really gets tiring writing about the incompetent security in today's airports. Although they manage to keep people safe, controversy seems to follow the TSA. Perhaps it is a case of a few bad apples, but it seems the few actually do their job and manage to keep out of the spotlight.

The latest is over a derogatory 'Jeopardy' board. The board keeps score and ridicules women, gays and minorities. In the ever continuing saga that is the TSA, they continue to reveal their true colors. It is unfortunate when the TSA investigates itself because this leads to bureaucratic red-tape!



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Miracle Plane For Sale

January 23rd 2010 17:49
The US Airways aircraft that landed in the Hudson is up for auction. US Airways Flight 1549 is up for sale and can be purchased 'AS IS/WHERE IS' from a salvage yard in New Jersey.

The plane is famous for landing in the Hudson after a bird strike disabled both engines. Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger is honored as a hero after all 155 people on-board walked away with minor injuries.
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What TSA Isn't Telling You

January 16th 2010 21:58
The TSA is ready to deploy full body scanners to airports across the country. Their argument is that the scanners don't invade privacy and the image is quickly deleted. Personally if I were traveling, I would opt for a body search rather than the scanner.

Critics bring forth their arguments as to what the TSA isn't telling you. The joke may be on the agents in the long run if they are constantly exposed to small doses of radiation. The critics make good overall points on a topic that will become controversial as we argue about security and terrorism versus our freedoms!
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The Toy

January 16th 2010 17:48
Apparently there must be a market for anything and everything. One just has to put some sort of weird or creative twist to it. In the toy department, I have seen many toys come and go and some not even make it to market. Toys may be for children but many adults collect toys to return them to their childhood memories. Many might turn into collectibles and even sold for a good amount.

Every now and then a toy comes out that makes you wonder why it is even being marketed like this TSA agent Playmobil. The only thing that I would find this dumb toy used for is for people who collect planes and build airports. Sort of like the old railroad buffs use to do!
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Don't Say Stupid Things...

January 16th 2010 16:55
Years ago there was a joke circulating about air travel that you never say "Hi!" to someone named Jack. In today's world, people need to watch what they say or do at an airport or on the aircraft. Since the crotch bomber and other incidents, security may not find certain phrases a joke!

Watch what you say because you might end up in an embarrassing situation that can cost you in the long run. Here are 7 things not to say along with the reasons why!
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Flying Pickpockets

January 16th 2010 16:18
As if one didn't have enough to worry about when flying, the stress level is about to be turned-up a notch. If you are one of the lucky ones(I'm not) to fall asleep on a flight, make sure you protect your carry-ons and wallet. A new wave of air thieves has taken to the air and aims to take your valuables.

It comes as no surprise to me that a celebrity's son is caught with his hands in the cookie jar! Aside from everything else, this may be a growing trend.
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Luggage Treasures

January 11th 2010 17:52
Did you ever wonder what happens to unclaimed luggage at an airport? I am not talking about lost luggage, although this may explain a lot!

Aside from dishonest employees that help themselves to, well, peoples' belongings as has happened in rare cases, I'm talking about luggage that legitimately has not been claimed for 90 days. Contrary to popular belief, this does not become a free-for-all for airline employees. There is a center that puts the items up for sale


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Slovakian TSA

January 9th 2010 09:46
After the crotch-bomber incident on an Amsterdam-Detroit Northwest flight, security has been tight worldwide. People expect inconvenience and don't mind complying to the tougher rules and searches. Given this information, one would not expect to be set up by security to carry contraband past a checkpoint to test the system. Apparently, it must happen and monitoring is important to make sure the passenger doesn't encounter an unfortunate fate!

Slovakian security planted explosive materials on a man bound for Dublin. He managed to avoid detection and took the explosives with his check-in luggage to Dublin
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Play-DOH! Explosives

January 7th 2010 17:14
Is there any danger in a child's Play-Doh when you are traveling on a plane?

If you travel with a small child who is kept entertained with the old kid's favorite, it depends on the screener you encounter. Yes we are talking about the TSA, but I can see how Play-Doh can mask plastic explosives. Still some things must be considered when using this discretion


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Connecting The Dots

December 29th 2009 17:21
By now we all heard about the Christmas Day terror attempt on a Delta/NorthWest flight from Amsterdam to Detroit. A Nigerian man passed explosives in his crotch through security, but failed in his attempt to blow up the aircraft. This was also the eighth year anniversary of when Richard Reid, the shoe bomber, attempted the same type of attack with the same type of explosives!

An opinion in USA Today is exactly how I feel about the whole situation. Opportunistic fanatics will succeed in their endeavor sooner or later. In 2000 there was a failed terrorist attempt in the US, when a terrorist attempted to enter the US from Port Angeles, Washington. The plan was to bomb Los Angeles airport. We didn't think it was a big deal until September 11, 2001


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