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Anyone flying soon?

#381
Stu L. said:
Flight out is next Friday, and I'm very apprehensive about it. If I have to, I'll get the picture taken. But what about people with physical inabilities to stand still for the few seconds it takes? I know someone (Bartman I think) who's daughter has to be physically searched when flying. My twin niece and nephew are flying too, and both have CP. I feel for the people who can't help it that they have no other options. Children too young to walk. What about them? Regardless of wars or anything else, I cannot begin to understand how morally some do not see a problem with this situation.

But all this is still a big if, right? If you're selected, or trip the detector?

And I appreciate Burk's links. At least he provides a way to justify his thoughts and remarks. Bravo sir.
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FWIW, we did not get either the scanner (not installed in Portland yet) or the pat down on either leg of the trip. My wife called TSA in San Jose and they told her there would be one line without the scanner, and so we found that line and went through, with no pat-downs.

My daughter nearly escaped in all the confusion of getting everyone and everything through the metal detector, but that's always been something we've had to deal with. Shenandoah was keeping an eye on her though, and got up to chase my daughter (which alerted us) when she started to run off.

I think in general it's not that big of a deal. I just hope they continue to be sensitive to people with special needs.

BTW, my daughter happened to be in a great mood and even hugged the TSA person checking IDs. :)
 
#382
Stu L. said:
But no backscatter or whatever it's called? Or is that the x-ray you mentioned? Casual or rough(er) pat down? If you don't mind me asking that is. And why a wand and detector I wonder?
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I don't know really. I didn't see the screen. And I got a grizzled old man with the SOFTEST hands. I was halfway weirded out. It was pretty well standard though. Nor rougher than a pre-concert or sporting event pat, and they didn't get very personal on my pat either. I think the wand + walk-through was more for looks, or maybe it was a x-ray. I'm not really sure. With the wand they can do soldiers and people with casts or surgical pins and the like as well I guess.
 
#384
Stu L. said:
Anyone know how the system is at DFW or MCO with regards to the TSA? Any horror stories?
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I have never had a problem flying out of DFW. For me, security gates were always well staffed.

I flew from SEA to PHX last night. Everything was fine until they decided to hold me up at the scanner after I had pushed my bag through. I lost sight of my bag in the crowd at the end of the conveyor belt and started to get agitated. In front of me at the scanner was an aged Asian man who did not understand the TSA guy telling him to remove his belt. Come on sir....please comprehend the English language in critical moments like this. Another TSA agent then guided me through the scanner while the older fella continued to be perplexed with the hand signals to remove his belt.

I did see the scanner doing regular business, but no one opting for the patdown.

-Mike
 
#385
I've never had a problem with any flight or airport. That even includes when I *should* have been picked up by TSA in Newark. When you, and others use the word scanner, I assume the backscatter? Are there just metal detectors in use anywhere still? I may want to fly there, lol.
 
#389
I flew from Chicago Midway to Denver and back over Thanksgiving weekend. No scanners at either place yet, no patdowns. I heard the same about O'Hare, as well as Logan in Boston.
 
#390
Here's a story where an ex Baywatch star-Playboy playmate claims she was singled out to go thru the scanner because of her looks. While I take the story with a grain of salt to say the least, there is one interesting side note. It claims the TSA employees insisted Fergie go thru one of the scanners a couple of weeks ago. What is the elfin reason that TSA would suspect a Music star and put her thru extra scrutiny? Evidently the issue isn't profiling, it's that were profiling the wrong group. Hot blonds don't fit the terrorists profile. How many resources should the country waste so young male TSA agents can get off on the job?:D

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As far as you guys not getting extra scrutiny, perhaps it's because you don't fit the profile? I know Bob Lee doesn't, I've met him. But then again I guess I have nothing to worry about either. :p
 
#391
burk48237 said:
Here's a story where an ex Baywatch star-Playboy playmate claims she was singled out to go thru the scanner because of her looks. While I take the story with a grain of salt to say the least, there is one interesting side note. It claims the TSA employees insisted Fergie go thru one of the scanners a couple of weeks ago. What is the elfin reason that TSA would suspect a Music star and put her thru extra scrutiny? Evidently the issue isn't profiling, it's that were profiling the wrong group. Hot blonds don't fit the terrorists profile. How many resources should the country waste so young male TSA agents can get off on the job?:D

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As far as you guys not getting extra scrutiny, perhaps it's because you don't fit the profile? I know Bob Lee doesn't, I've met him. But then again I guess I have nothing to worry about either. :p
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They wanted her to go through the scanner so they can sell her image. Oh did I say sell? I meant 'accidentally leak' to the tabloids.
 
#392
I went through security at the American Airlines terminal at LAX about an hour ago. No patdowns. Short lines. No backscatter scanners installed, just standard walk-through metal detectors. No problems. It went a lot quicker than I was expecting.

--Written from the comfort of the Admirals Club. ;)
 
#393
flew to miami and back to rochester for a gig at art basil last week before moving on to canadian shows (damn it's cold up here!).
stood in the line for the machine, although there was the option of just metal detector and possible pat down.
got my bag searched due to mics and some pedals again.
same as it ever was.
 
#394
India's ambassador got searched at the Jackson, MS airport and she is very unhappy about it. India is launching a formal protest. The state of Mississippi is also unhappy about the controversy, although I don't know what they or anyone else can do, except maybe secede from the Union again.
 

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