Putting a Lid on Security

The Washington Post | July 28, 2002| | Copyright

Q I recently saw signs in Alaska airports saying that screeners could no longer ask passengers to taste beverages to determine that no hazardous chemicals were being transported. But at a layover in Detroit, I had to drink from my hot tea to prove it was safe. What gives?

Robert Corder

Washington

A The Transportation Security Administration has adopted a policy that prohibits screeners from asking passengers to sip their beverages before going through security. A spokesman said the policy was adopted after passengers complained that they were being asked to take a swig from their lattes at ...

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