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Coalition for Luggage Security Questions Savannah Airport Luggage Episode.


NEW YORK New York, state, United States
New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of
 -- The Coalition for Luggage Security. After clearing the baggage area at one terminal over a suitcase which didn't clear cursory examination at Savannah Savannah, city, United States
Savannah, city (1990 pop. 137,560), seat of Chatham co., SE Ga., a port of entry on the Savannah River near its mouth; inc. 1789.
 - Hilton Head Airport
This article is about the airport in South Carolina. For the larger nearby airport in Georgia, see the article on Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport.


Hilton Head Airport (IATA: HXD, ICAO: KHXD), also known as
, flights were stopped and passengers leaving and arriving at the airport were delayed or diverted to other flights and airports in another preventable incident of yet another luggage threat. (Reported by Savannah Morning News The Savannah Morning News is a daily newspaper in Savannah, Georgia. It is published by Morris Communications, Inc. The motto of the paper is "Light of the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry". The paper serves Savannah, its metropolitan area, and parts of South Carolina.  at Savannahnow.com)

Sound familiar? Once again, American travelers are subjected to fear and inconvenience under the inaccurate protection of an unchecked authority.

"We all appreciate and understand security watching over us. It's when inept security interferes with our lives, and unnecessarily frightens our children and travelers that this coalition pushes harder to make intelligent and somewhat obvious change. When a smoke detector in a piece of luggage can stop so many from getting to where they need to go, we need to step back and ask why," said Richard A. Altomare, Founder and Chairman of the Coalition for Luggage Security, and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of Universal Express, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB

See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB).
: USXP)

"No luggage - no inspection - no mistakes - no delays. (http://www.usxp.com/securitywp.pdf) Which one of these makes our message difficult to follow? Our message will lead to a reduction in excessive governmental costs, eliminate wasteful time delays and curtail governmental bureaucracy build-ups. The inevitable future of airports without luggage will eliminate danger and delay," concluded Mr. Altomare.

About The Coalition for Luggage Security

The Coalition for Luggage Security was established to ensure the safety of travelers through alternate means of luggage transportation. The Coalition consists of prominent businesspersons and companies that educate the public, Congress and the Administration on the importance of solving the luggage and cargo safety issues that exist in airlines and airports.

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