New system will be tested at Logan
Again, it's like I told you so. Remember last month I told you about the new system TSA was trying out in Denver and Salt Lake City? (Think hard. I'll try to speak more slowly.) The deal was that they were trying to speed security lines at the airports with color-coded lanes.
Well, Ann Davis of the TSA tells me that they are gonna try the system out here starting tomorrow in Terminal A.
How does it work? Think skiing. Green circle for beginners (families or those needing special assistance), blue squares for intermediates (a casual traveler, perhaps, but one who's been around the block a couple of times -- although never without multiple carry-ons), and black diamonds for experts (Special Forces in Gray Flannel camo with limited carry-ons and the rules of engagement with liquids, gels, laptops. and footwear tattooed on the insides of eyelids).
Basically, you decide which lane is for you, and in theory it makes the process more efficient and less stressful.
Earl Morris of TSA told me last month that the system had worked well Denver and Salt Lake City. Me I had/have doubts because, let's face it, here in Boston if you set up lanes and let people choose everyone will head for the breakdown lane and try to beat the system.
I guess we'll just have to see.
(By Paul S. Makishima, Globe staff)
