Traveling with kids shouldn’t be a nightmare.
Thousands of Americans are telling Washington it’s time to fix our broken airports, overhaul TSA policies, and make flying family-friendly again.
Recently, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy posted on X (formerly Twitter), asking:
“Tell me how we can make traveling with family great again! There’s no better place to raise a family than the USA—and traveling should reflect that.”
The post went viral, with over 5.7 million views and more than 12,000 replies, all demanding common-sense reforms to air travel security and service.
TSA Frustrations: Why Parents Are Fed Up with Airport Security
Many travelers blasted the TSA’s outdated, invasive procedures that make flying with children stressful and complicated.
“TSA makes travel harder, not safer,” said Blake Scholl, CEO of Boom Supersonic. “Bring back security like we had in the ’90s.”
Josiah Lippincott, a conservative commentator, agreed:
“End the TSA. Privatize airport security. Families deserve dignity and common sense at checkpoints.”
Parents shared nightmare stories of struggling to dismantle strollers, juggle car seats, and comfort crying babies—just to clear government screening lines.
A 2022 YouGov poll revealed that although 74% believe TSA makes travel “safer,” only 46% say it’s convenient or family-friendly.
Top Traveler Requests for Easier Family Travel
Thousands of suggestions poured in, offering family-centered solutions:
- ✅ Dedicated security lanes for parents with young kids
- ✅ Simplified stroller and car seat policies at checkpoints
- ✅ No extra charges for parents to sit with their children
- ✅ Streamlined passport control for families
- ✅ Faster, more efficient boarding and deplaning systems
Travelers noted that other countries—including Turkey, Japan, and Germany—already offer family-priority services at airports.
Broken Air Travel? Calls for High-Speed Rail Surge
Many Americans are frustrated not just with flying, but with the lack of real transportation alternatives.
One traveler wrote:
“We need a real high-speed rail network—a ‘Trump Train’—to connect America again.”
Conservatives have long pointed to California’s high-speed rail disaster as a warning sign. Promised to link San Francisco and Los Angeles quickly, the liberal-run project became a $100 billion money pit plagued by delays and mismanagement.
Duffy Promises Action: Reviewing the People’s Ideas
Secretary Duffy vowed to review all public suggestions and deliver a report soon. He emphasized that while TSA reform falls under Homeland Security’s purview, he plans to raise the issue with Secretary Kristi Noem directly.
American families deserve safe, simple, and affordable travel—without bureaucratic red tape.
Conclusion: Americans Are Fighting Back for Common-Sense Travel Reform
Family values matter.
Common sense matters.
Freedom of movement matters.
It’s time to restore dignity and efficiency to American travel. Families deserve better—and they’re making their voices heard.