TSA Pilot Would Offer Ads at Airport Security Checkpoints

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TSA Pilot Would Offer Ads at Airport Security Checkpoints

By Benet Wilson/Aviation Daily
01/04/2007

Advertising in security checkpoints will be coming to an airport near you under a proposed Transportation Security Administration pilot program.

Under the one-year pilot program, TSA will allow commercial advertising at passenger screening checkpoints in select airports throughout the U.S. and its territories. "Interested parties will have to partner with airport operators to develop a proposal for TSA review. Only airport operators can submit proposals for use of the checkpoints for advertising," according to a Dec. 21, 2006, posting on the Federal Business Opportunities web site.

"TSA plans to launch a one-year pilot program where airport operators may enter into an agreement with vendors, who will provide divestiture bins, divestiture and composure tables, and metal-free bin return carts at no cost to TSA," said spokeswoman Amy Kudwa. "In return for the equipment, TSA will allow airport operator-approved advertisements to be displayed on the bottom of the inside of the bins." An initial test at Los Angeles began in July 2006, said Kudwa. TSA is holding an Industry Day Jan. 11 at its headquarters in Arlington, Va., for those interested in participating in the program.

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As long as the advertising does not distract passengers from security, it's a great opportunity, said Scott Montgomery, principal at Indianapolis-based Bradley and Montgomery Advertising (BaM). BaM created a campaign for Chase Bank to sponsor electrical outlets at Indianapolis International Airport (The DAILY, May 30, 2006).

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[TechBear_Seattle]

1. Would advertising the Constitution, particularly the Bill of Rights, be a "distraction"?

I think we should all chip in and buy space at the nation's air ports. :hi:

[lvx35]

5. Now THERE is an idea!

I'd pitch for that, especially after my last flight out of a red area...Sheesh!

[shance]

6. ROFL!! That was good.

And of course, not a bad idea.

Im sure they would find some way to not allow it, but its worth a try!

[question everything]

14. You'll post the Bill of Rights and many will consider this "Commie

propaganda."

The same with the "Sermon of the Mountain.."

[BeHereNow]

2. You know what I say to that?

FUCK THOSE CORPORATE, MONEY-GRUBBING FASCISTS.
I will personally spit on any and all such trays in protest.
I think A NICE, FAT, BLACK Sharpie pen might just come in handy in the future...
BHN:evilgrin:

[Manifestor_of_Light]

3. The advisory I can see in big bold letters is.....

What my Criminal Procedure professor called the cavity search:

BEND OVER, BABY!!!

:evilgrin:

[MADem]

4. I'm offended. As someone who spends way too much time in that area,

one doesn't need any distractions at all, while your laptop is going one way and you are being hustled off in another to get the full wand and pat down.

Gee, maybe the manufacturers of lead-lined underwear can advertise their product in front of the "We Can See Your Fiddly Bits" x-ray machine!!!

[Capn Amerika]

7. It's never ever been about safety and security.

It's always been about $$$ The so called War on Terror is such a sham.

[BeHereNow]

8. Yeah, how ABOUT those THREE dollar bottles of water?

FUCK them!
Fuck them all!
Greedy corporate fascists- they never stop thinking
of ways to bilk more money from us through ridiculous
restrictions chalked up to "keeping us safe."
What a fucking farce.

BHN

[Freddie Stubbs]

13. You don't have to pay $3 for a bottle of water

They will let you bring an empty bottle with you. Just fill it at a water fountain up once you get past the TSA checkpoint.

[frylock]

11. ding ding ding!

Please collect your cigar.

[walldude]

9. You have got to be fucking kidding me

I suppose they'll be asking TSA to make sure the lines go nice and slow so everyone can be indoctrinated with their advertising. This is bullshit.

[BeHereNow]

10. Ads for shampoo and other scary things you will need to buy after you deplane

As they confiscate your 4 ounce toothpaste, they will
recommend a brand to buy when you reach your
destination...
Can't you just picture those corporate fucks dreaming this shit up?

Sadly, I can. All too easily.

BHN

[frylock]

12. TWAT is nothing more than a big fat fucking cash cow..

that's what this shit is all about; getting paid.