average extra waiting time due to TSA procedures

19.5 minutes per person in 2004

In 2004, the average extra waiting time due to TSA procedures was 19.5 minutes per person. That’s a total economic loss – in America – of $10 billion per year, more than the TSA’s entire budget.

Source: Schneier on Security: Harms of Post-9/11 Airline Security

added 2012-03-29T16:58:54Z by anders

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