WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WGGB) –The days of having to leave your small knife in a little box at the gate will soon be over.
Ever since the TSA announced that it will allow pocket knives back into the hands of airplane passengers. everyone from the head of Delta Airlines to the Flight Attendants Union has made it clear they don’t want the ban to be lifted. Even Rep. Ed Markey sent a letter to the TSA on Saturday asking them to reverse the policy because he says it jeopardizes safety.
Folks at Bradley International Airport aren’t too crazy about the TSA relaxing those rules. “I’m not too happy about it, that they’re allowing 3 inch knives, I think that’s a terrible thing,” Jan Tonkinson shared. “Box knives could be used as a weapon, small knives can be used as a weapon. Unfortunately if you have a person not in the right frame of mind, they can do some damage to someone,” said a concerned John Stronkowski
The TSA also took small bats, pool cues, hockey sticks and golf clubs off the banned list. They say they’re making the change so they can focus on more serious safety threats, but travelers aren’t so sure. “Even if it takes longer going through check-ins, I’d like to be as safe as possible for me, and my family,” Mario Capuzzi stated.
Safety is one area both sides agree with, even if the way to get there isn’t flying with everyone.
The new policy takes effect on April 25th.
If they want to focus on more serious dangers take the pan off liquids and toiletries
THe TSA is a scam. This nation is now so paranoid about bogeymen that they don’t feel safe. It’s disgusting how paranoid this nation is.
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only reason was they have too many pocket knives, crate’s full. this operation is badly run !
They will get over it. Americans have been treated like suspected terrorists for too long.
So people ***** and moan that security takes too long at airports with the searches, scans, shoe removal, etc… and when something is done to speed up the process all people do is ***** about it.
You can take liquids and toiletries through security they just have to be 3 oz or less. If it’s in a carry-on why would need a half gallon jug of hair gel? If it’s too big put it in your checked luggage or buy some at a CVS when you get wherever it is that you’re going.
@nathan lynch people should be concerned with knives being carried on a plane. With everyone angry & on edge now something mostly likely will happen.They should not allow knives,bats,sticks etc. on a plane. Your not to brite.
@nathan lynch people should be concerned with knives being carried on a plane. With everyone angry & on edge now something mostly likely will happen.They should not allow knives,bats,sticks etc. on a plane. Your not to smart.
Shawn I’m offering an opinion. If you’re (see I used it correctly) going to insult my intelligence I would expect proper grammar not two incorrect words out of four in the last sentence ( should be you’re and too).
My point is that there are many ways to get something just as dangerous as a small pocket knife on a plane prior to this. People were allowed knotting needles, scissors, etc… This isn’t going to change much of anything at all.
@Natan Lynch You’re NOT too smart or brite.
The word you’re looking for is “bright”. Please continue flaunting the fact that you never passed an elementary English class.
@Natan Lynch You’re NOT too bright or smart. You’re deflecting from the fact that you’re WRONG.Good day & don’t burn the fries at McDonalds today.
You might have a differing opinion than I but at least I don’t need someone to correct my spelling.
the rich whine alot don’t they
^you’re not your.
^you’re not your.
@Nathan Lynch I’m glad you acknowledged your error & the fact of your poor statements regarding knives.
@Nathan Lynch well being a feminized man who probably wears an aprin & hair net correcting grammar is all you have too matter.Get back in the kitchen.
Hope they take a salary cut for doing less. Amazing to see all of them standing around doing nothing. Where are our leaders? Yep on the golf course.