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Transportation reporter at USA Today
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Bart Jansen
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FROM Bart Jansen
Which Way, L.A.?
Holiday Travel: Security Lines, Carry-Ons and Costly TSA Screening The Transportation Security Administration "has lost its way" according to a committee of Congress, in a report concluding that the TSA needs reform. The US Travel Association says the thing that bugs passengers most is people who bring too many carry-on bags through security. Airlines encourage the practice by charging as much as $25 to check a suitcase. Bart Jansen covers transportation for USA Today .
To the Point
Holiday Travel: Security Lines, Carry-Ons and Costly TSA Screening The Transportation Security Administration "has lost its way" according to a committee of Congress, in a report concluding that the TSA needs reform. The US Travel Association says the thing that bugs passengers most is people who bring too many carry-on bags through security. Airlines encourage the practice by charging as much as $25 to check a suitcase. Bart Jansen covers transportation for USA Today .
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