Hi all,

Due to some issues with my NW ticket today on a flight from ATL to DTW, I found myself with the lovely SSSS on my boarding pass.

Knowing that I was in for a secondary screening, I cheerfully head to security ... go through the metal detector, my carry-on goes through the X-ray ... and NO additional security.

So here I am, putting my shoes back on and wondering what to do ... I strolled over to the central TSA counter, and asked whether I should have gotten additional screening. The friendly TSA officer say 'Yes' and 'You wouldn't get on your flight without going through it'. So he took me back to one of the lines, had me patted down, and go through the metal detector again and my bag was checked for explosives.

Overall, he was very friendly about it, and thanked me several times for coming to ask. He also asked me to point out the lane through which I came, saying, 'It's not that we suspect people like you, but it's all about the process being applied.'.

So I think some TSO is going to get a serious reminder about the 4S' on a boarding pass. For myself, it must have taken me about 5 extra minutes, but it was handled in a very friendly and professional manner by the TSA agent I contacted.

So, as a reminder to everyone ... if you've been marked for SSSS and the TSO's don't take care of it, remind them.

Cheers,

GenevaFlyer