I’ve written about the merits of mileage runs in the past but with an article in USAToday by David Grossman, I think we should revisit the idea since it seems as though they’re coming back into popularity. I won’t rehash the article, it’s sort of entertaining to read, but if you want to hear about the merits of these runs - I invite you to read my previous article.
It’s amazing that over four years after 9/11 that the Transportation Security Administration still hasn’t gotten its act together enough to check even the majority of all passenger luggage for explosives. In an article in USAToday:
All cargo should be inspected before going on passenger planes, [Rep. Edward] Markey said.
The TSA objects to the idea, saying it would cost the government $3.6 billion over 10 years and could delay cargo shipments.
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice…
You never know when you’ll be attacked by pirates!