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Airport Security: Passengers Forget Nearly $1 Million In Valuables


According a TSA report, passengers who are required to put belongings in those plastic boxes are very forgetful. While going through security last year, they neglected to claim over $765 thousand in loose change, paper money, credit cards and other valuables.

And the careless trend rises, now double what it was a decade ago. Not that seniors are the most forgetful air passengers, but next time you fly, be thorough. Make sure to empty all of your belongings out of that plastic box at the end of the security line.
Always Ask: Is There A Senior Discount Off That Price? PDF Print E-mail


During your travels, as well as in your home town, seek out age-related deals. When arriving at a hotel, cruise ship, restaurant or any other place where you need to shell out money, seek senior savings.

No matter the original price quote, when checking in, always pop that important question. Your travel4seniors.com editor has often happily received positive answers to the question. Just recently in a Las Vegas hotel, because I asked at the check-in desk, we were upgraded from basic little room to a large suite at no extra cost.

It had two expansive rooms, with private spa pool, hot tub, balcony and fantastic views of the city and surrounding mountains. Las year, we had a similar upgrade suite experience on a cruise ship. And don’t forget, when it happens, always tip the kindly, senior-sensitive desk clerk.
 
 
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