The Boeing 707 was the first commercial jet used in the United States. 

​The inaugural flight. 60 years ago today (10/17/1958), came after years of testing that included this incredible barrel roll of a prototype by Tex Johnson caught on film.

Only after manufacturing 865 units did it ceased production in 1979.

At a conference in New York., a group of hackers released files that allows anyone with a 3D printer to produce the eighth and last TSA master key (TSA approved luggage locks allow TSA and other luggage security personnel to unlock and inspect your bags using master keys).

In 2014, the Washington Post inadvertently published an article which included a high resolution photo of all seven Travel Sentry TSA master keys from which someone was able to digitally recreate the keys, and then share the files.

The hackers have said that the purpose of the project was not to scare people but to highlight the dangers of "government key escrow", a data security measure in which a third party is trusted with a cryptographic key that they may only use with the authorization of the entrusting agency. Nevertheless, the net result of their move was that anyone with a 3D printed key could have access to your luggage,

What to Do?
Security experts have long touted that, even before the breech, TSA locks do not fully protect your belongings. Matt Blaze (University of PA computer science professor) told Wired that he sometimes picks his own TSA locks as it's faster than locating his keys.

security consultant Chris McGoey told the Intercept that “TSA locks on luggage [are] only one step above having no lock at all -- especially on soft-sided luggage”  

​So we recommend you continue using TSA-locks, but put high-valued items in your carry-on or arrange to have them shipped via an insured carrier (e,g, FedEx, UPS).

Washington Post columnist Petula Dvorak addresses the balance of vigilance and common sense, especially regarding unknown cultures, in her April 18 article. 

1. Confirm that your phone will work: 
If your carrier confirms that:

• The phone hardware will work at each destination,
• Your plan allows for international calling,
• Your International calling is activated,
• Your plans rates are competitive,

that may be the easiest option.

2. Plan B: Using local SIM card
If your phone hardware is compatible and unlocked, but their per-minute rates are too consider installing locally-bought SIM cards. These SIM cards can be purchased at phone, music, or even grocery stores, and allow your phone to use local, cheaper carriers.

According to NBC's Ben Popkin, everything you know about packing is wrong as wrong.

Our typical approach actually promotes wrinkles. In the video, Ben's alternative approach reduces wrinkles and takes up less space.