Several years ago, TSA implemented a checkpoint system for airport travelers, in hopes of streamlining the security lines. At LaGuardia, there are four lines:

1. Family Traveler
2. Casual Traveler
3. Expert Traveler
4. First Class

While each category of traveler is self-explanatory, I can’t fathom ever opting for the Family Traveler line (conceivably the slowest moving line of all). Of course, this line is intended to prevent single travelers stuck behind a family of screaming kids with strollers.

Interestingly enough, when I checked through security last week, the Family traveler line was clearly half the length of the “Expert Traveler” line. I took a gamble on the “Family Line” and breezed through security in about five minutes–it would have taken me at least 15 minutes to get through the “Expert Line”.

The next time I travel, I’m definitely going to take note of the “Family Line”.

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