Write Lightning is a blog from writer Deb Thompson.
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Everyone is welcome here.
(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Tue, Nov 15 2005
Take My Luggage, Please!
A blog entry at we-make-money-not-art mentions development of a surveillance system that would be able to tell the difference between a suspicious, potentially threatening piece of luggage and a pice of luggage that has been set off to the side while the owner is grabbing some coffee or doing some other task.
I'm all for handling certain issues with technology, but I'd like to add another practical idea that's also passenger-friendly. There should be a place in an airport that serves as a sort of pen for luggage. When two people travel together one can watch the bags while the other makes a trip to the rest room or goes into one of those tiny airport shops. But if a traveler is alone he or she has a dilemna. Luggage pens could be placed at specific points near shopping or rest room areas. They could be staffed by an attendant who gives out claim tickets in order to help prevent people from just walking up and taking someone else's bag. I realize that the purpose of a surveillance system would be to prevent terrorist attacks but it seems to me that airports could help themselves and help travelers at the same time by offering a safer spot to stash a suitcase while a lone traveler dines, shops or takes a bathroom break. In this was common practice a lone piece of luggage in an odd spot would be a lot more conspicuous and could be checked on immediately in case it was a problem.
posted at: 10:17 | category: /Miscellaneous | link to this entry
A blog entry at we-make-money-not-art mentions development of a surveillance system that would be able to tell the difference between a suspicious, potentially threatening piece of luggage and a pice of luggage that has been set off to the side while the owner is grabbing some coffee or doing some other task.
I'm all for handling certain issues with technology, but I'd like to add another practical idea that's also passenger-friendly. There should be a place in an airport that serves as a sort of pen for luggage. When two people travel together one can watch the bags while the other makes a trip to the rest room or goes into one of those tiny airport shops. But if a traveler is alone he or she has a dilemna. Luggage pens could be placed at specific points near shopping or rest room areas. They could be staffed by an attendant who gives out claim tickets in order to help prevent people from just walking up and taking someone else's bag. I realize that the purpose of a surveillance system would be to prevent terrorist attacks but it seems to me that airports could help themselves and help travelers at the same time by offering a safer spot to stash a suitcase while a lone traveler dines, shops or takes a bathroom break. In this was common practice a lone piece of luggage in an odd spot would be a lot more conspicuous and could be checked on immediately in case it was a problem.
posted at: 10:17 | category: /Miscellaneous | link to this entry
