Airport security confiscates flier's car key as 'prohibited item'
06-22-2005 | 02:46 PM
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Re: Airport security confiscates flier's car key as 'prohibited item'
Bert Hyman wrote:
> mrtravel@sbcglobal.net (mrtravel) wrote in
> news:6xeue.2552$Bx6.750@newssvr13.news.prodigy.com :
>
>
>>Bert Hyman wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Fly@Guy.com (Fly Guy) wrote in news:42B96A68.6B68A9AA@Guy.com:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>(Doesn't Volkswagon also have "switchblade" type keys?)
>>>
>>>
>>>Since Audi and VW are made by the same company and most VWs are
>>>slightly downscale Audis, I'd bet the keys are identical; the
>>>description in the article matched my VW Passat key.
>>>
>>
>>$300 seems a bit excessive for a key.
>
>
> Sure, but there's no other way to get one but from a dealer, so
> they've got you.
>
> I'd guess that replacing any "smart" key would be similarly
> expensive.
>
My Infiniti dealer wanted about $140 for a lost key (with programming),
but that included the lost remote as well.
> mrtravel@sbcglobal.net (mrtravel) wrote in
> news:6xeue.2552$Bx6.750@newssvr13.news.prodigy.com :
>
>
>>Bert Hyman wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Fly@Guy.com (Fly Guy) wrote in news:42B96A68.6B68A9AA@Guy.com:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>(Doesn't Volkswagon also have "switchblade" type keys?)
>>>
>>>
>>>Since Audi and VW are made by the same company and most VWs are
>>>slightly downscale Audis, I'd bet the keys are identical; the
>>>description in the article matched my VW Passat key.
>>>
>>
>>$300 seems a bit excessive for a key.
>
>
> Sure, but there's no other way to get one but from a dealer, so
> they've got you.
>
> I'd guess that replacing any "smart" key would be similarly
> expensive.
>
My Infiniti dealer wanted about $140 for a lost key (with programming),
but that included the lost remote as well.
06-22-2005 | 02:46 PM
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Re: Airport security confiscates flier's car key as 'prohibited item'
Bert Hyman wrote:
> mrtravel@sbcglobal.net (mrtravel) wrote in
> news:6xeue.2552$Bx6.750@newssvr13.news.prodigy.com :
>
>
>>Bert Hyman wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Fly@Guy.com (Fly Guy) wrote in news:42B96A68.6B68A9AA@Guy.com:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>(Doesn't Volkswagon also have "switchblade" type keys?)
>>>
>>>
>>>Since Audi and VW are made by the same company and most VWs are
>>>slightly downscale Audis, I'd bet the keys are identical; the
>>>description in the article matched my VW Passat key.
>>>
>>
>>$300 seems a bit excessive for a key.
>
>
> Sure, but there's no other way to get one but from a dealer, so
> they've got you.
>
> I'd guess that replacing any "smart" key would be similarly
> expensive.
>
My Infiniti dealer wanted about $140 for a lost key (with programming),
but that included the lost remote as well.
> mrtravel@sbcglobal.net (mrtravel) wrote in
> news:6xeue.2552$Bx6.750@newssvr13.news.prodigy.com :
>
>
>>Bert Hyman wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Fly@Guy.com (Fly Guy) wrote in news:42B96A68.6B68A9AA@Guy.com:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>(Doesn't Volkswagon also have "switchblade" type keys?)
>>>
>>>
>>>Since Audi and VW are made by the same company and most VWs are
>>>slightly downscale Audis, I'd bet the keys are identical; the
>>>description in the article matched my VW Passat key.
>>>
>>
>>$300 seems a bit excessive for a key.
>
>
> Sure, but there's no other way to get one but from a dealer, so
> they've got you.
>
> I'd guess that replacing any "smart" key would be similarly
> expensive.
>
My Infiniti dealer wanted about $140 for a lost key (with programming),
but that included the lost remote as well.
06-22-2005 | 02:46 PM
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Re: Airport security confiscates flier's car key as 'prohibited item'
Bert Hyman wrote:
> mrtravel@sbcglobal.net (mrtravel) wrote in
> news:6xeue.2552$Bx6.750@newssvr13.news.prodigy.com :
>
>
>>Bert Hyman wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Fly@Guy.com (Fly Guy) wrote in news:42B96A68.6B68A9AA@Guy.com:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>(Doesn't Volkswagon also have "switchblade" type keys?)
>>>
>>>
>>>Since Audi and VW are made by the same company and most VWs are
>>>slightly downscale Audis, I'd bet the keys are identical; the
>>>description in the article matched my VW Passat key.
>>>
>>
>>$300 seems a bit excessive for a key.
>
>
> Sure, but there's no other way to get one but from a dealer, so
> they've got you.
>
> I'd guess that replacing any "smart" key would be similarly
> expensive.
>
My Infiniti dealer wanted about $140 for a lost key (with programming),
but that included the lost remote as well.
> mrtravel@sbcglobal.net (mrtravel) wrote in
> news:6xeue.2552$Bx6.750@newssvr13.news.prodigy.com :
>
>
>>Bert Hyman wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Fly@Guy.com (Fly Guy) wrote in news:42B96A68.6B68A9AA@Guy.com:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>(Doesn't Volkswagon also have "switchblade" type keys?)
>>>
>>>
>>>Since Audi and VW are made by the same company and most VWs are
>>>slightly downscale Audis, I'd bet the keys are identical; the
>>>description in the article matched my VW Passat key.
>>>
>>
>>$300 seems a bit excessive for a key.
>
>
> Sure, but there's no other way to get one but from a dealer, so
> they've got you.
>
> I'd guess that replacing any "smart" key would be similarly
> expensive.
>
My Infiniti dealer wanted about $140 for a lost key (with programming),
but that included the lost remote as well.
06-22-2005 | 03:18 PM
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Re: Airport security confiscates flier's car key as 'prohibited item'
Had a Jaguar key collected at Logan (Boston). Key came out of the fob at the
push of a button. $300 not bad for an Audi key. Jag key is $350. Includes
anti-theft, lock/unlock, and trunk open. Thankfully Logan had a system where
I could mail the key back to myself and I had a spare key in my checked
luggage. Kind of tough when keys to expensive imports are considered to be
weapons. BTW, was in uniform (USMC Offier) at the time of confiscation. Paul
push of a button. $300 not bad for an Audi key. Jag key is $350. Includes
anti-theft, lock/unlock, and trunk open. Thankfully Logan had a system where
I could mail the key back to myself and I had a spare key in my checked
luggage. Kind of tough when keys to expensive imports are considered to be
weapons. BTW, was in uniform (USMC Offier) at the time of confiscation. Paul
06-22-2005 | 03:18 PM
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Re: Airport security confiscates flier's car key as 'prohibited item'
Had a Jaguar key collected at Logan (Boston). Key came out of the fob at the
push of a button. $300 not bad for an Audi key. Jag key is $350. Includes
anti-theft, lock/unlock, and trunk open. Thankfully Logan had a system where
I could mail the key back to myself and I had a spare key in my checked
luggage. Kind of tough when keys to expensive imports are considered to be
weapons. BTW, was in uniform (USMC Offier) at the time of confiscation. Paul
push of a button. $300 not bad for an Audi key. Jag key is $350. Includes
anti-theft, lock/unlock, and trunk open. Thankfully Logan had a system where
I could mail the key back to myself and I had a spare key in my checked
luggage. Kind of tough when keys to expensive imports are considered to be
weapons. BTW, was in uniform (USMC Offier) at the time of confiscation. Paul
06-22-2005 | 03:18 PM
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Re: Airport security confiscates flier's car key as 'prohibited item'
Had a Jaguar key collected at Logan (Boston). Key came out of the fob at the
push of a button. $300 not bad for an Audi key. Jag key is $350. Includes
anti-theft, lock/unlock, and trunk open. Thankfully Logan had a system where
I could mail the key back to myself and I had a spare key in my checked
luggage. Kind of tough when keys to expensive imports are considered to be
weapons. BTW, was in uniform (USMC Offier) at the time of confiscation. Paul
push of a button. $300 not bad for an Audi key. Jag key is $350. Includes
anti-theft, lock/unlock, and trunk open. Thankfully Logan had a system where
I could mail the key back to myself and I had a spare key in my checked
luggage. Kind of tough when keys to expensive imports are considered to be
weapons. BTW, was in uniform (USMC Offier) at the time of confiscation. Paul
06-22-2005 | 03:18 PM
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Re: Airport security confiscates flier's car key as 'prohibited item'
Had a Jaguar key collected at Logan (Boston). Key came out of the fob at the
push of a button. $300 not bad for an Audi key. Jag key is $350. Includes
anti-theft, lock/unlock, and trunk open. Thankfully Logan had a system where
I could mail the key back to myself and I had a spare key in my checked
luggage. Kind of tough when keys to expensive imports are considered to be
weapons. BTW, was in uniform (USMC Offier) at the time of confiscation. Paul
push of a button. $300 not bad for an Audi key. Jag key is $350. Includes
anti-theft, lock/unlock, and trunk open. Thankfully Logan had a system where
I could mail the key back to myself and I had a spare key in my checked
luggage. Kind of tough when keys to expensive imports are considered to be
weapons. BTW, was in uniform (USMC Offier) at the time of confiscation. Paul
06-22-2005 | 08:40 PM
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Re: Airport security confiscates flier's car key as 'prohibited item'
Matthew Maddock wrote:
> Frank F. Matthews wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Bert Hyman wrote:
>>
>>> Fly@Guy.com (Fly Guy) wrote in news:42B96A68.6B68A9AA@Guy.com:
>>>
>>>
>>>> (Doesn't Volkswagon also have "switchblade" type keys?)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Since Audi and VW are made by the same company and most VWs are
>>> slightly downscale Audis, I'd bet the keys are identical; the
>>> description in the article matched my VW Passat key.
>>
>>
>>
>> It also matches the current keys for Volvos & Alfas. Probably most of
>> the modern cars. Strangely it is a security thing.
>>
>>
>
> Loads of cars in the UK now come with those style keys - VW, Audi,
> BMW, Citroen, Porsche, Land Rover / Range Rover to mention the few
> that I know about!
>
> How the hell is that type any more dangerous than any other type
> of key?! In fact, I would have thought it was less dangerous because
> if you intended to stab someone with it, it would fold back on itself!
>
> Matt.
It's not any more dangerous. Thus the story is about silly TSA idiocy.
However, as II remember, the key locks open and you push a button to
permit it to fold shut.
06-22-2005 | 08:40 PM
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Re: Airport security confiscates flier's car key as 'prohibited item'
Matthew Maddock wrote:
> Frank F. Matthews wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Bert Hyman wrote:
>>
>>> Fly@Guy.com (Fly Guy) wrote in news:42B96A68.6B68A9AA@Guy.com:
>>>
>>>
>>>> (Doesn't Volkswagon also have "switchblade" type keys?)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Since Audi and VW are made by the same company and most VWs are
>>> slightly downscale Audis, I'd bet the keys are identical; the
>>> description in the article matched my VW Passat key.
>>
>>
>>
>> It also matches the current keys for Volvos & Alfas. Probably most of
>> the modern cars. Strangely it is a security thing.
>>
>>
>
> Loads of cars in the UK now come with those style keys - VW, Audi,
> BMW, Citroen, Porsche, Land Rover / Range Rover to mention the few
> that I know about!
>
> How the hell is that type any more dangerous than any other type
> of key?! In fact, I would have thought it was less dangerous because
> if you intended to stab someone with it, it would fold back on itself!
>
> Matt.
It's not any more dangerous. Thus the story is about silly TSA idiocy.
However, as II remember, the key locks open and you push a button to
permit it to fold shut.
06-22-2005 | 08:40 PM
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Re: Airport security confiscates flier's car key as 'prohibited item'
Matthew Maddock wrote:
> Frank F. Matthews wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Bert Hyman wrote:
>>
>>> Fly@Guy.com (Fly Guy) wrote in news:42B96A68.6B68A9AA@Guy.com:
>>>
>>>
>>>> (Doesn't Volkswagon also have "switchblade" type keys?)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Since Audi and VW are made by the same company and most VWs are
>>> slightly downscale Audis, I'd bet the keys are identical; the
>>> description in the article matched my VW Passat key.
>>
>>
>>
>> It also matches the current keys for Volvos & Alfas. Probably most of
>> the modern cars. Strangely it is a security thing.
>>
>>
>
> Loads of cars in the UK now come with those style keys - VW, Audi,
> BMW, Citroen, Porsche, Land Rover / Range Rover to mention the few
> that I know about!
>
> How the hell is that type any more dangerous than any other type
> of key?! In fact, I would have thought it was less dangerous because
> if you intended to stab someone with it, it would fold back on itself!
>
> Matt.
It's not any more dangerous. Thus the story is about silly TSA idiocy.
However, as II remember, the key locks open and you push a button to
permit it to fold shut.
