We’re taking a flight from Wash Dulles to Ft. Lauderdale tonight and was prepared to stand in long lines since the increased security measures were put in place after the failed attempt to explode a device over Christmas. Surprisingly, it took us only 40 minutes from checking in at the ticket counter, through security, and on the shuttle to take us to our gate. I expected longer since we showed up 2.5 hours before our flight. It also helped that we’re leaving during non peak hours so the lines were light to begin with. However, I did notice the TSA still extra looks at the xray machines, and inspected our ID’s much more vigilant. I welcome the increase attention TSA only only wish this would be common practice rather than a short term response to an incident. OK, off my soapbox….expect longer times to get through security in general for future flights.
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