Originally Posted by
GenevaFlyer
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.
Actually, I'd not be too keen on reminding the TSA they've missed something. More on this below.
Originally Posted by
Good Guy
Serious question, no flame. The airline could summon a TSO to screen at the gate, but wouldn't the more likely case be the passenger would be sent back to the checkpoint? If this was the case and the passenger missed their flight would the airline be obligated to compensate them in some way? Would they automatically re-book them on a later flight? I know the TSA isn't going to help.
More likely, the airline will simply let you board. I've had this happen on US tickets several times, without an issue. The first couple of times, I told the GA, "Uh, I was NOT a SSSSelectee on my original flight, so please remove it from this BP--I know you can do that." The GA responded, each time, with, "Don't worry--the GA working the flight will just ignore it." And, sure enough, every time they have.
I wouldn't say that's a guarantee, and DL is infamous for sending pax back to the checkpoint... but I also wouldn't be so quick to think the GA is going to either summon a TSO or send one back to the checkpoint.