Nate (ETKA+Scumbag)

Caught this little bit in C&D, and thought it was of note for all VW/Audi owners: "Nathan Rau, a 31-year old lawyer from Minneapolis, MN, contacted the NY Times to let them know that the key to his Audi was confiscated by airport security at Dallas/Fort Worth Inter. Airport. While Rau was passing through a security checkpoint, guards noticed the switchblade-like key in the X-ray machine. Rau was told he wouldn't be allowed to fly with the key because 'Well, sir, that's a switchblade style, and that's a prohibilited item. We're going to have to confiscate that.' Fortunately, Rau keeps a key hidden on this car and was able to drive home from the airport. Unfortunately, replacing the key can cost about $300."

You know, after reading that, I'm glad I have a cheapo key for my car, so when I travel next time, I'm taking that instead. Hope the Japs here don't take my key from me.

RedBlackYellow

i had a security guard at the x-ray checkpoint ask me to operate my key for him because it looked like a switchblade to him and he showed his co-worker because they'd never seen anything like it. After showing him how it opened and he could tell it was a car key he let me go with it, after i dropped it in the x-ray and walked through

Nate (ETKA+Scumbag)

You'd think Texans would know better, but then again, it was Texas, lol.

BSK

and the police can still carry guns on aircrafts..

bobby123

that is just ridiculous, they should give it back or pay for a new one!

Nate (ETKA+Scumbag)

Yeah, your car key. . . Its like the bulley from school is now working security at the airport.

ex-quattro PETE

I've flown numerous times with my switchblade key after 9/11 without any issues, but haven't gone to Texas with it...

Here's that article from NYT if anyone's interested. The guy (Rau) posted his story on various newsgroups as well...<ul><li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/21/business/21road.html?">http://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/21/business/21road.html?</a</li></ul>

bhvrdr

I went to FIT, nice airport.

bassed-ndzmorezone5

The U.S pushed for more Air Marshalls(yep got guns) IIRC.

goldringer

This was @ Bradenton-Sarasota Airport in FL