Traveling - People are so dumb

[keird]

Originally posted by: coldmeat
You have to be an idiot to think you can bring a 20" machete onto a plane.

I've already had two of mine confiscated.

 

[manlymatt83]

Security Theater - Now Playing!

 

[l0cke]

Originally posted by: DLeRium

Originally posted by: FeuerFrei
Surely they could provide boxes and allow people to pay to ship their items to their address. Is confiscation really necessary?

I know, they should get a UPS Kiosk in the airport. They would make a killing off of the stupid people. You can even jack up the rates too.

Almost every airport I have been in has had a USPS. Some ever have them right in the security line, so you don't loose your place.

 

[daniel1113]

Originally posted by: Brainonska511

He said most passengers he encounters are very understanding about leaving behind their belongings, because they know the rules are meant to keep the public safe.

But sometimes surrendering items can result in tears. Gay said once a female passenger came through with a set of expensive kitchen knives that was a wedding present.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL...raband.sale/index.html

After 9 years, people are still upset when they can't bring their KNIVES onto the plane? People can be so f*cking stupid.

Upset != Surprised

If you're not upset, you're an idiot.

 

[Brainonska511]

Originally posted by: daniel1113

Originally posted by: Brainonska511

He said most passengers he encounters are very understanding about leaving behind their belongings, because they know the rules are meant to keep the public safe.

But sometimes surrendering items can result in tears. Gay said once a female passenger came through with a set of expensive kitchen knives that was a wedding present.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL...raband.sale/index.html

After 9 years, people are still upset when they can't bring their KNIVES onto the plane? People can be so f*cking stupid.

Upset != Surprised

If you're not upset, you're an idiot.

But she was trying to bring knives through security in carry on luggage.

Of course you'd be upset for getting something confiscated, but some of it, like knives, should ring a loud bell in your head as "not allowed on plane in carry on".

 

[nutxo]

Originally posted by: DLeRium

Originally posted by: FeuerFrei
Surely they could provide boxes and allow people to pay to ship their items to their address. Is confiscation really necessary?

I know, they should get a UPS Kiosk in the airport. They would make a killing off of the stupid people. You can even jack up the rates too.

Thats hilarious. I submitted this idea earlier today.