Just curious here. Shouldn't the airport security
check what's in baggage as well as carry-ons?
Kathy Jo Pink
PS. . Sorry Kathy s. because I sent this to you
first by accident. I meant it to go to only the list.
--- Kathleen Salkin <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I have a knapsack that loops over my handlebars, but
> I don't take that with
> me on airplanes; too much hassle. I just pack in my
> suitcase (it folds up
> quite compactly) and it's checked in with my
> luggage.
>
> So no worries or time spent in the security checkout
> with it. However I
> think I'm outside the norm with this because I try
> to travel as lightly as
> possible and I don't need a lot with me on the plane
> - just a book to keep
> me occupied. I've noticed, though, in the last
> month, that people seem to
> be checking in more bags and carrying less on
> flights.
>
> Kathy S.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Betty B" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2001 12:49 AM
> Subject: Re: Airport Security & Disability Assistive
> Devices
>
>
> > In a message dated 10/23/2001 7:17:52 PM Eastern
> Daylight Time,
> > [log in to unmask] writes:
> >
> > > Betty,
> > > I have been using forearm crutches for 35
> years. I would have no
> > problem
> > > allowing them to be x-rayed or taken apart at
> security checkpoints as
> long
> > > as provisions are made for me to sit down or
> lean against a wall during
> the
> > > process. I am currently using Walk Easy
> crutches, which can be taken
> apart
> > > and reassembled in a minute or two.
> >
> > Got em -- love em! What color are yours? Mine
> are green, but I have
> > discovered that those different colored, plastic
> shower curtain rod covers
> > easily fit around the crutches. I cut the covers
> to fit around those
> little
> > great thingys (you know what I mean), and VIOLA
> (pronounced like the
> stringed
> > instrument)! New crutches!
> >
> > But, as usual, I digress.
> >
> > > The more important question, it seems to
> me, is would I be allowed
> > > access to my crutches in flight? After all,
> access to crutches
> determines
> > > whether or not I have access to restrooms.
> >
> > Susan, you're protected under the Air Carrier
> Access Act. If you were to
> > brandish your crutches in a threatening manner,
> you would surely be
> arrested,
> > but they wouldn't keep you from access to your
> crutches in fear of that
> > occurrence. They will not keep you from going to
> the toidy. Neither will
> > security expect you to relinquish your crutches
> without offering you a
> seat.
> > You will not be made to lean against a wall.
> >
> > The ACAA does not offer any protection to a person
> with a disability, if
> > airline security considers that person to be a
> safety hazard. The airline
> > has to substantiate its claim in writing, but it
> can elect to prevent such
> a
> > person from boarding.
> >
> > It's not so much that the person with the
> disability might be a hazard in
> > himself, or that he is more suspect because he is
> using assistive devices.
> > It is only that we have more "things" with hollow
> spaces. These things
> just
> > happen to be assistive devices for people with
> disabilities.
> >
> > If I were to try to take my spotting scope
> (birding scope) on a plane
> right
> > now, it would be scrutinized much more carefully
> than in "the before
> time."
> > In fact, I expect that they might even take it
> apart. In the interest of
> > national security, I would not mind, nor would I
> argue.
> >
> > You know how good terrorists are. We all know
> that now. If they are
> looking
> > for an opportunity to sneak something onto a plane
> without boarding
> > themselves, they are going to look for the most
> vulnerable situation to
> > exploit.
> >
> > Do those of you who use wheelchairs keep a
> backpack -- or something
> similar
> > -- on the back as I do? Somebody who knows what
> he's doing can slip
> > something in your backpack, and you would never
> know what happened. If
> > security doesn't pick it up, it's either going in
> the overhead
> compartment,
> > or in baggage. Bottom line: It will be on the
> plane. Mission
> accomplished,
> > and you will have been the unwitting pawn.
> >
> > > PS I'm delighted to see you posting once again.
> Susan
> >
> > I am honored Susan, I truly am. Thank you. You
> all needed a break from
> me
> > anyway. I know because I needed a break from me!
> >
> > Betty
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