I remember my first couple of flights. Rules and security were lax – if not non-existent. Even on my last flight before 9/11 (on 9/10), everyone was up-and-about in first class and having a good time. Much has changed, of course since then and I just hate the crap I have to go through at the airport. The worst of it being that I have to arrive so darn early just to ensure I’ll get through the mile-long security lines.

Now as of this morning, at least in England, passengers are not able to take on any hand luggage. Not even a purse or a book! And especially not a soda. Just as the attempted shoe bombing a few years ago ensured that we all take our shoes off going through security, the planned attack in London (or so we’re told) that was broken up this morning will likely effect greatly what passengers will be able to take on board the planes. Already in the US passengers are banned from bringing hair gel, beverages and lotions.

If only I were rich and could afford my own plane! Alas, now I’ll just have to decide how much I really need to take that flight before I put myself through all this. Sadly, I think this is still the beginning of the changes we’ll see in the next few years.

I’ve already seen these crazy machines being used in some airports. As you can see from the photo,
these machines actually see everything. Supposedly, the machines were inspired by bats and are able to detect non-metals (and anything else) a person might be carrying on their body or underneath their clothes. Good thing I’m not shy!