TSA Threatens to Shut Down All Texas Air Travel

[Ameer]

Is intrastate flying free of TSA abuse or has the constitution been repealed for security theater?

[rm9792]

Problem is that intrastate and interstate leave from the same gates and you pass thru the same screens. No way to differentiate.

[Ameer]

More and more reasons not to fly commercial.

[Dave2]

Problem is that intrastate and interstate leave from the same gates and you pass thru the same screens. No way to differentiate.

Unless there weren't any interstate flights being offered.

[wheelgun1958]

It would seem to me that it would be interfering with interstate commerce, a violation of the commerce clause. The Constitution ensures that commerce is consistent across state lines.

[The Mad Moderate]

I got solution, let them have all interstate passengers go on unchecked, firearms and all (assuming its packed with Glaser safety slugs) the if its a interstate flight set up an area like customs. Why would you ever want to leave Texas anyway?

[Bullwhip]

I got solution, let them have all interstate passengers go on unchecked, firearms and all (assuming its packed with Glaser safety slugs)

Myth, busted.

[dcphoto]

Is intrastate flying free of TSA abuse or has the constitution been repealed for security theater?

It doesn't matter if the flight is interstate or intrastate. The FAA still has jurisdiction over the flight and airline, and FAA regulations require security screening. If an airline just stopped screening passengers the FAA would suspend or revoke their 121 certificate, which would essentially put the airline out of business.

[jordanmills]

Is intrastate flying free of TSA abuse or has the constitution been repealed for security theater?

It doesn't matter if the flight is interstate or intrastate. The FAA still has jurisdiction over the flight and airline, and FAA regulations require security screening. If an airline just stopped screening passengers the FAA would suspend or revoke their 121 certificate, which would essentially put the airline out of business.

The airlines aren't the ones responsible for screening.