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Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Airport security
'expert lane' idea flawed United Press International NEW YORK, (UPI)
-- Travelers say U.S. airport check-in plans set up to sort fliers based on
familiarity with security needs are flawed since too many people think they're
experts. With the new security check-in
"lanes" being introduced in New York after being tried in 21 airports
around the United States, some air travelers say they're a good idea but flawed
in execution because most people believe they know more about security
requirements than they really do, thus slowing down an effort to speed up
security lines, The New York Times reported Tuesday. Under the system, travelers are asked
to "self-sort" into three lanes: One for frequent travelers who are
aware of what can and cannot be brought onto a plane, one for causal travelers
and a third for people who know they'll need help getting through security. The
system is already in place in Salt Lake City and Boston, the Times says. It found some air passengers who say
the system doesn't speed things as much as it should because too many travelers
put themselves in the "expert lane" when they shouldn't be there. U.S. Transportation Security Agency
officials, however, say they have anecdotal evidence showing the expert lane
idea is working, the Times said. |
