Comments on: Would you pay a fee to reserve a time to pass through airport security? http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/09/25/would-you-pay-a-fee-to-reserve-a-time-to-pass-through-airport-security/ Living the first class life -- at coach prices Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:45:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: steve http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/09/25/would-you-pay-a-fee-to-reserve-a-time-to-pass-through-airport-security/#comment-16665 steve Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:08:07 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/09/25/would-you-pay-a-fee-to-reserve-a-time-to-pass-through-airport-security/#comment-16665 Never mind the fact that my tax dollars would go into setting this up. Never mind the fact that my tax dollars would go into setting this up.

]]> By: Seguridad con reserva http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/09/25/would-you-pay-a-fee-to-reserve-a-time-to-pass-through-airport-security/#comment-16598 Seguridad con reserva Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:53:16 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/09/25/would-you-pay-a-fee-to-reserve-a-time-to-pass-through-airport-security/#comment-16598 [...] Vía: Upgrade travel better [...] […] Vía: Upgrade travel better […]

]]> By: The Global Traveller http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/09/25/would-you-pay-a-fee-to-reserve-a-time-to-pass-through-airport-security/#comment-16588 The Global Traveller Mon, 01 Oct 2007 07:09:24 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/09/25/would-you-pay-a-fee-to-reserve-a-time-to-pass-through-airport-security/#comment-16588 A very dumb idea. Instead of making screening more efficient and/or hiring more screeners they expect us to pay to turn up even earlier! Ridiculous. If it goes ahead, wait to see how long it takes them to manipulate waiting times to enhance their revenue. A very dumb idea. Instead of making screening more efficient and/or hiring more screeners they expect us to pay to turn up even earlier! Ridiculous. If it goes ahead, wait to see how long it takes them to manipulate waiting times to enhance their revenue.

]]> By: Peter Greenberg.com » Travel News Roundup, Sept. 27, 2007 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/09/25/would-you-pay-a-fee-to-reserve-a-time-to-pass-through-airport-security/#comment-16558 Peter Greenberg.com » Travel News Roundup, Sept. 27, 2007 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 06:01:17 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/09/25/would-you-pay-a-fee-to-reserve-a-time-to-pass-through-airport-security/#comment-16558 [...] Link: Upgrade Travel Better [...] […] Link: Upgrade Travel Better […]

]]> By: Debbie http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/09/25/would-you-pay-a-fee-to-reserve-a-time-to-pass-through-airport-security/#comment-16552 Debbie Wed, 26 Sep 2007 03:57:31 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/09/25/would-you-pay-a-fee-to-reserve-a-time-to-pass-through-airport-security/#comment-16552 I know that TSA thinks of this as a service for business travellers, but I'm more likely to pay for it when I'm travelling with my kids. The security checkpoint line is always the most stressful part of the trip with two little ones, and I don't mind getting to the airport early as it allows us some time to feed them and run them around to tire them out before we board. I'm sure they'll set a flat fee or have a subscription, but it would probably work best if they priced it according to demand, with higher prices during peak travel periods and lower ones off peak (similar to the tollways in California) Debbie <a HREF="http://www.deliciousbaby.com" rel="nofollow">DeliciousBaby.com</A> I know that TSA thinks of this as a service for business travellers, but I’m more likely to pay for it when I’m travelling with my kids.

The security checkpoint line is always the most stressful part of the trip with two little ones, and I don’t mind getting to the airport early as it allows us some time to feed them and run them around to tire them out before we board.

I’m sure they’ll set a flat fee or have a subscription, but it would probably work best if they priced it according to demand, with higher prices during peak travel periods and lower ones off peak (similar to the tollways in California)

Debbie
DeliciousBaby.com

]]> By: LDR http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/09/25/would-you-pay-a-fee-to-reserve-a-time-to-pass-through-airport-security/#comment-16551 LDR Wed, 26 Sep 2007 03:45:43 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/09/25/would-you-pay-a-fee-to-reserve-a-time-to-pass-through-airport-security/#comment-16551 I think the Kip and company need to spend more time trying to simplify and improve the effectiveness of ALL aspects of airport security (including allowing us to leave our shoes on and checking cargo) instead of spending time tinkering around the edges with gimmicks like this. I'd hope the TSA and HSA would use our tax dollars in more effective manners. my $.02 I think the Kip and company need to spend more time trying to simplify and improve the effectiveness of ALL aspects of airport security (including allowing us to leave our shoes on and checking cargo) instead of spending time tinkering around the edges with gimmicks like this. I’d hope the TSA and HSA would use our tax dollars in more effective manners.

my $.02

]]> By: Mike Maddaloni http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/09/25/would-you-pay-a-fee-to-reserve-a-time-to-pass-through-airport-security/#comment-16550 Mike Maddaloni Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:13:48 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/09/25/would-you-pay-a-fee-to-reserve-a-time-to-pass-through-airport-security/#comment-16550 I would not be willing to pay for this service, as like anything with flying you could be delayed. I would be interested in that plan to have a special line for people who submitted detailed information, DNA sample or whatever else they asked for. Heck, I would simply ask for a long enough counter so I could have room to unload my computer...! mp/m I would not be willing to pay for this service, as like anything with flying you could be delayed. I would be interested in that plan to have a special line for people who submitted detailed information, DNA sample or whatever else they asked for.

Heck, I would simply ask for a long enough counter so I could have room to unload my computer…!

mp/m

]]> By: Peggy http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/09/25/would-you-pay-a-fee-to-reserve-a-time-to-pass-through-airport-security/#comment-16549 Peggy Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:38:00 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/09/25/would-you-pay-a-fee-to-reserve-a-time-to-pass-through-airport-security/#comment-16549 Don't think TSA's idea is very attractive but Clear certainly has something I would consider pretty easily. Even if I only traveled 5-6 times a year, speeding through those security lines would be worth the $15-20 per trip price tag...If I was traveling more, it would be a no brainer. Will be interested to see if it comes to DIA. Don’t think TSA’s idea is very attractive but Clear certainly has something I would consider pretty easily. Even if I only traveled 5-6 times a year, speeding through those security lines would be worth the $15-20 per trip price tag…If I was traveling more, it would be a no brainer. Will be interested to see if it comes to DIA.

]]> By: Paul http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/09/25/would-you-pay-a-fee-to-reserve-a-time-to-pass-through-airport-security/#comment-16548 Paul Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:29:44 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/09/25/would-you-pay-a-fee-to-reserve-a-time-to-pass-through-airport-security/#comment-16548 London Heathrow has a similar set up but the fee is a first/business class ticket. If you are traveling in these classes, you have a different entrance to the immigration hall than the rest of the herd in cattle class. For the US, it depends on what the fee is. If it is cheap enough and the uptake is too high, it may defeat the purpose of alleviating the crowds. London Heathrow has a similar set up but the fee is a first/business class ticket. If you are traveling in these classes, you have a different entrance to the immigration hall than the rest of the herd in cattle class.

For the US, it depends on what the fee is. If it is cheap enough and the uptake is too high, it may defeat the purpose of alleviating the crowds.

]]> By: Chad http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/09/25/would-you-pay-a-fee-to-reserve-a-time-to-pass-through-airport-security/#comment-16547 Chad Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:25:17 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/09/25/would-you-pay-a-fee-to-reserve-a-time-to-pass-through-airport-security/#comment-16547 Earlier? I skimmed over that part ... makes the idea sound rather dumb. Earlier? I skimmed over that part … makes the idea sound rather dumb.

]]> By: Matt http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/09/25/would-you-pay-a-fee-to-reserve-a-time-to-pass-through-airport-security/#comment-16546 Matt Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:14:43 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/09/25/would-you-pay-a-fee-to-reserve-a-time-to-pass-through-airport-security/#comment-16546 Agree that this seems absurdly silly. If I could show up LATER and pay a fee, that makes sense. But if I have to show up earlier, why not just show up earlier and not pay the fee? It doesn't seem a competitor to CLEAR because CLEAR advocates not having to show up early. If it were trying to be competitive, it would do the same thing. I think I'm missing something here. Agree that this seems absurdly silly. If I could show up LATER and pay a fee, that makes sense. But if I have to show up earlier, why not just show up earlier and not pay the fee?

It doesn’t seem a competitor to CLEAR because CLEAR advocates not having to show up early. If it were trying to be competitive, it would do the same thing.

I think I’m missing something here.

]]> By: Chad http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/09/25/would-you-pay-a-fee-to-reserve-a-time-to-pass-through-airport-security/#comment-16545 Chad Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:03:18 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/09/25/would-you-pay-a-fee-to-reserve-a-time-to-pass-through-airport-security/#comment-16545 Imagine you're in Las Vegas and one of the perks of the hotel you're staying in is "no-hassle" airport check-in. The resort would pay the fee for you and make sure you are there on time. Sounds pretty good to me. Resorts all over the country should be on board with this one ... Imagine you’re in Las Vegas and one of the perks of the hotel you’re staying in is “no-hassle” airport check-in. The resort would pay the fee for you and make sure you are there on time. Sounds pretty good to me. Resorts all over the country should be on board with this one …

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