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.
If the plane leaves without the passenger and the passenger presented him/herself at the appropriate time, then that passenger is IDB. The correct attitude for the passenger to have is: "I don't care what stupid "security" procedures were or were not followed. I did not evade security or you would have the police here. If this aircraft departs without me, I expect IDB compensation, which I'll take in cash, please."