this makes me happy..
Jun. 10th, 2008 05:57 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
lauraanne_gilmanAt Airports, Security Lines Made for Speed
By SUSAN STELLIN
A new system, using a ski slope metaphor, has three “self-select” security lines for travelers with various degrees of familiarity with airline checkpoint procedures.
excerpt: The system, which has been introduced at 21 airports and is coming soon to New York, has a black diamond line for expert travelers, defined as those who fly more than twice a month and are skilled at security procedures, always ready with items removed; a blue square for casual travelers, who are familiar with the screening process; and a green circle for families and those needing assistance or more time.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/10/business/10lines.html?hp
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Long-time readers of this LJ will recall that I had hoped-without-hope for something like this, after being stuck in line too many times behind people who seemed oblivious to the bellowing of the TSA officer to remove their shoes, empty their pockets, have their boarding pass ready, etc.
Now, if people will actually pay attention to the signs, and not just blindly wander into the shortest line, we may actually all get to where we're going with a reduced stress level.... (yeah, I know, I'm a dreamer...)
On other news: still hot. 82 degrees at 6am. Stay cool and hydrated, my fellow east coasters! (and folk in the midwest, stay safe and dry!)
By SUSAN STELLIN
A new system, using a ski slope metaphor, has three “self-select” security lines for travelers with various degrees of familiarity with airline checkpoint procedures.
excerpt: The system, which has been introduced at 21 airports and is coming soon to New York, has a black diamond line for expert travelers, defined as those who fly more than twice a month and are skilled at security procedures, always ready with items removed; a blue square for casual travelers, who are familiar with the screening process; and a green circle for families and those needing assistance or more time.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/10/business/10lines.html?hp
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Long-time readers of this LJ will recall that I had hoped-without-hope for something like this, after being stuck in line too many times behind people who seemed oblivious to the bellowing of the TSA officer to remove their shoes, empty their pockets, have their boarding pass ready, etc.
Now, if people will actually pay attention to the signs, and not just blindly wander into the shortest line, we may actually all get to where we're going with a reduced stress level.... (yeah, I know, I'm a dreamer...)
On other news: still hot. 82 degrees at 6am. Stay cool and hydrated, my fellow east coasters! (and folk in the midwest, stay safe and dry!)
