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drray23

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

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 04:36 PM

Wednesday

It is stated in the last paragraph.

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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.

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