[Dashing Dasher]

I travel weekly for business. I do not check baggage - I carry-on only.

I wear slip on shoes - when appropriate - but usually travel in sneakers. It's easier than trying to pack the big suckers in a carry-on. (i>SNEAKERS! Why am I being asked to remove my SNEAKERS!?

I carry ZERO restricted items and it took me 65 minutes to get through security in IAD, usually takes 20-30 minutes in OAK, DFW, JFK, the best so far was ORD - surprisingly.

Which is better - waiting 30 minutes for luggage or 30 minutes getting through security? I rather carry-on.

But, this will continue to be a problem. For the casual traveler - not too bad - but for us frequent flyers - it's a drag.

[MineralMan]

Well, I was a casual flyer on this trip, but I fly a lot on business. I cannot remember a single time in the last year that it took me more than 10 minutes to pass through security at any airport.

I do schedule flights that are not at the busiest times at airports. Midday usually works just fine, or very early morning.

I check bags, but always print out my boarding passes and check at the curb, when possible.

I have little tolerance for unnecessary delays, so I've adjusted my schedule to avoid them.