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Old 06-23-2005, 10:48 AM
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Default TT "Switchblade" key confiscated at airport!

Audi switchblade key taken by moron TSA worker.<ul><li><a href="http://www.boingboing.net/2005/06/23/tsa_confiscates_fold.html">Via BoingBoing</a></li></ul>
Old 06-23-2005, 10:54 AM
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Jeesh! Thanks for the warning to put keys into checked baggage!
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Default Just on more reason I wont fly. Little by little we are losing our freedoms in the U.S.

I am suprised they didnt thing the keys transmitter was a bomb.
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Yeah, but what happens when they lose your luggage and your stranded in the parking lot!
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Default Erm...never happened to me however I do keep my keys in my laptop bag..>>

and mind you I have went through the "special screening" quite a few times....
My name and last minute ticket booking is an apparent give away!
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werd!!
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Could just take the valet key only.
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It was just a mistake by a stupid airport worker...
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Hmmm... hide the plastic key where the sun don't shine?
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Default I dont think this story is ture...

...and if it is, the TSA screeners and management at DFW are completly retarded. I work for TSA and i take my key in everyday, plus all the other "switchblade" keys i see during the day and i can tell you, it is not a problem and if that ever happends to you guys, ask to speak with a manager because we cant take it from you, i mean we could, but at least you have the option to put it in your check in baggage if it was a blade under 3 inches.


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