TSA TRUSTED TRAVELER PROGRAM

The USA Travel Association is strongly suggesting the TSA put a "trusted traveler" program in place, but popular opinion is that unless congress steps in and demands it, don't expect it to happen. Actually, George W. Bush tried to get just such a program in place and was shut down by congress. Maybe congress needs to hear your voice. What I've read leaves me with mixed feelings; I can see fingerprints, even footprints, but our tax returns? How do our tax returns and credit scores relate to whether or not we are terrorists? I could see asking for jail records and even a mental health exam, but tax returns? What are your thoughts on what should be required to be labeled a "trusted traveler"?

Before You Travel

Scan your driver’s license, passport, your travel documents & only the credit cards you are taking (never take more than 2 credit cards) & email them to yourself so if any become lost or stolen you can easily access them at an Internet Café. Not a bad idea to copy these to someone close to you that is not traveling with you.