TSA Enforces “No Electronics” Restrictions
It’s been recently brought to the world’s attention that the TSA has once again decided to do something…anything…in order to ensure that all is right with the world. Now I’m not one to enter into a political discussion on rights and policies, as it is not the purpose of this article, but rather to focus on the decision as it relates to technology.
Due to an attempted attack on a flight stateside, electronic equipment is now banned from international flights. This has not been officially confirmed on the TSA website, but so far all signs are pointing to “YES.” All in all, the effect its going to have on travelers is mighty powerful. Already across the web, on sites like Digg, TechCrunch, and Mashable, articles are popping up to discuss the issue. Techmeme recently had an interesting article regarding outbound international flights bearing this restriction.
“Passengers flying from international locations to U.S. destinations may notice additional security measures in place. These measures are designed to be unpredictable, so passengers should not expect to see the same thing everywhere.Due to the busy holiday travel season, both domestic and international travelers should allot extra time for check-in.”
In the best interest of protection for all, a part of me can understand this, but this type of move sets back advances in travel by leaps and bounds. Already flights are being fitted with wifi connectivity for the use of electronic equipment, so to what end does this restriction serve?
