Tag Archives: TSA

How to breeze through airport security

Posted on February 22, 2014 by planetlippstone

Have you had it with the airport security sprint? You know, where you have to factor in extra time at the airport and then become a wreck, juggling driver’s license, boarding pass, jacket, belt, shoes, a baggie stuffed with liquids … Continue reading →

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Airport security: Royal treatment lovely while it lasted

Posted on February 13, 2014 by planetlippstone

For a couple of weeks now, I’ve been allowed to breeze through airport security. No literally bending over backward to futz with shoes, jackets and laptop computers. Or losing driver’s licenses — which actually happened to me once when I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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TSA finds ‘Cupcakegate’ hard to swallow

Posted on January 11, 2012 by planetlippstone

Planning on bringing treats — homemade or otherwise — through airport security? The TSA may have something to say about it, depending on how it’s packaged. This incident was dubbed Cupcakegate. I’ve transported Yodels and Ring Dings care packages to … Continue reading →

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Hey, give TSA folks a break; they’re only hoomin

Posted on October 18, 2011 by planetlippstone

Your day consists of wrangling Black Friday-type crowds. You’re the butt of jokes because you have to inspect behinds, among other things. Accused of being a meanie. You share people’s most-intimate details — like what kinds of condoms and deodorant … Continue reading →

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