Consumer Reports Investigation: Still Major Security Lapses in Air Travel Six Years After 9/11

In the meantime, Mr. Tiernan suggests that consumers keep abreast of ever-changing rules and regulations: "The rules are changing all the time. Even a month or so or before you fly, travelers should check the TSA Web site at http://www.tsa.gov to see if there are new rules added that might affect their flight."

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