13 Things Most Likely to Get You Flagged by the TSA

First up, why do we have the TSA?

You already know that TSA stands for Transportation Security Administration (or if you didn’t, now you do), but apart from the obvious—checking for off-limits items—do you know what role they play in the travel industry? Philip Farina, CPP a safety and security advisor at Farina and Associates, Ltd., explains, “While transportation systems are vast, the bulk of TSA’s efforts are focused on aviation. They accomplish their mission using a combination of well-trained technicians who are skilled in customer service, communications, and document fraud, access-control devices such as scanners, signage, metal detectors, CCTV, X-ray machines and chemical/vapor sensing devices, and finally a set of processes and procedures that allows engagement with customers while providing increased levels of security.” In other words, they’re always on the lookout to make sure you get from point A to point B without a scratch or in any danger. By the way, the results are in: These are the best and worst domestic airlines.