Last month, reporter Jane Engle tested out the new system for pre-screened travelers (who’ve also forked over $100) to clear security faster and found many things lacking. Her chief complaint was that, quite simply, it wasn’t any faster.

The airport security follies don’t appear to be ending anytime soon. According to this week’s “On the Road” column in the New York Times, snow globes, are now contraband at the airport due to restrictions on liquids and gels in carry-ons.

If you’re flying for Christmas and expect to arrive toting a Santa-like sack of wrapped gifties, think again. The TSA wants you to know that they retain the right to open all presents to get at any suspicious looking articles inside.

How good are TSA agents? This good: On Saturday, a non-english speaking grandmother was confused at an LAX checkpoint and managed to put her 1-month-old grandson through the X-ray machine.

his just in: According to USA Today, the TSA has announced that they are running a pilot program at Dallas/Ft. Worth and Detroit airports to test the feasibility of allowing non-passengers through security.

Good news today for business travelers and others who loathe the idea of arriving at their destination without all-important toiletries.