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TSA blames nerd-hating policy on rogue agents

Last week gadget-toting geeks discovered they were the target of newfound security screening rage when TSA employees at San Francisco International invoked a new policy requiring all electronic devices, not just laptops, be removed from bags and placed in trays. It turns out the electronics hassle was unauthorized, perpetrated by local officials. Here's what's still making us feel insecure: The TSA has a blog, and says the episode helped "validate our forum." (Photo by Tim Moore)

3:20 PM on Wed Feb 6 2008
By Mary Jane Irwin
568 views, 2 comments

Latest by raincoaster: This is like the Scientologists saying that Tom Cruise lends credibility. more »

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SFO hates nerds

Our days of carting around our entire gadget collection (Wii, PSP, digital camera, iPhone, external hard drive, portable Wi-Fi router, and so on — what? Like you don't take all that stuff with you?) are coming to an end. Laughing Squid's Scott Beale reports SFO now demands all electronic gear be removed from your carry-on. Word of advice: If flying out of San Francisco, limit your kit to the bare essentials. Otherwise you're likely to get mutilated by all those hidden pen knives for holding up the line. (Photo by Justin Hall) More »

1:00 PM on Thu Jan 31 2008
By Mary Jane Irwin
697 views, 2 comments

Latest by n/a: This new policy is absolutely outlandish. From a national security standpoint, the benefit gained by taking electronic equipment out of one's bag is effectively zero; if they're going to swipe your kit to see if it has tell-tale chemical more »

road warrior

Southwest shows road warriors LUV, puts kids in back

Southwest Airlines, newly returned to SFO, recently redesigned its gate area to make it more friendly to kids, parents and business travelers. Now, Consumerist tells us that parents are upset that they and their younglings have to board after Southwest's A-List flyers — the "first class" of SWA — rather than boarding first, as they did previously. Rumor has it that full-fare business passengers were ticked at giving up the good seats to budget-minded families and the boarding-order switcharoo should increase business travel. Southwest says they have no plans to change the policy. Peeved parents have started an online petition against Southwest. We should start a petition for Southwest to keep the policy. Those brats belong at the back of the line. We have biz-dev deals to do when we land. (Photo from Ack Ook)

1:28 PM on Thu Oct 18 2007
By Jordan Golson
408 views, 8 comments

Latest by eze: ok, fine. you win. i just hate southwest. more »

road warrior

Southwest makes fleeing the Valley marginally less painful

Southwest Airlines, newly returned to SFO, and a big tenant at the Bay Area's other airports, has rolled out a fancy new gate-area design and boarding process. Instead of the A/B/C boarding groups of old, you'll be assigned a number like A27 based on when you checked in for your flight. When your number is up, you get on the plane and sit where you like. No more queuing up an hour before departure to ensure you get an aisle seat. The best news? Southwest is also redesigning the gate area with comfy seats and a counter with lots of power outlets to charge your cell phones and laptops.

3:29 PM on Thu Oct 11 2007
By Jordan Golson
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