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I've seen them Renew Deal Wednesday #1

have any idea how much they cost? CatWoman Wednesday #10

I love AmTrack. marble falls Wednesday #2

now that is utter bullshit UpInArms Wednesday #3

That was my thought too. redwitch Wednesday #7

Wouldn't surprise me in the least. A new grift every day. Irish_Dem Wednesday #14

did some freak in this maladministration open a new "clear carry on bag" business? malaise Wednesday #8

April Fools! maxsolomon Wednesday #4

This should be interesting. Just bizarre Raven123 Wednesday #5

April Fools litwoken Wednesday #6

If you read the actual article, it states that it is a joke, April's fool joke. drray23 Wednesday #9

jeeeezzzus kryste UpInArms Wednesday #11

Looks like it's not an April 1st. joke. Oh well. usonian Wednesday #12

Standard issue for college football games. Hassler Wednesday #13

Renew Deal

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1. I've seen them

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Wed Apr 1, 2026, 04:32 PM

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This could make quite a mess

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CatWoman

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10. have any idea how much they cost?

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Wed Apr 1, 2026, 04:39 PM

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marble falls

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2. I love AmTrack.

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Wed Apr 1, 2026, 04:32 PM

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UpInArms

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3. now that is utter bullshit

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Wed Apr 1, 2026, 04:33 PM

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a hidden "tax" to travel - go buy a new bag

did some freak in this maladministration open a new "clear carry on bag" business?

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redwitch

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7. That was my thought too.

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Wed Apr 1, 2026, 04:35 PM

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Eric and Junior have bought stock in the clear carry on company.

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Irish_Dem

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14. Wouldn't surprise me in the least. A new grift every day.

Reply to redwitch (Reply #7)

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 04:55 PM

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Let's call them the Don Jr and Eric carry on bags.

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malaise

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8. did some freak in this maladministration open a new "clear carry on bag" business?

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Wed Apr 1, 2026, 04:36 PM

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Ding ding!

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maxsolomon

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4. April Fools!

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Wed Apr 1, 2026, 04:33 PM

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You had me for a sec...

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Raven123

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5. This should be interesting. Just bizarre

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Wed Apr 1, 2026, 04:33 PM

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Waiting for the political cartoons to speculate what certain people’s bags may reveal.

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litwoken

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6. April Fools

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Wed Apr 1, 2026, 04:34 PM

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Final Thoughts
While the idea of requiring fully transparent bags at TSA might actually speed up the security process, you can breathe a sigh of relief. This is just a joke as part of our annual April Fools’ Day tradition here at Upgraded Points.

Your opaque carry-ons are safe, for now.