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YCTTSFM
Departing PHX yesterday, second time in the past year, paperwork in business folders inside my checked bag was removed, disorganized, and replaced in damaged condition. This time little else was ransacked.
Last time a stamped, sealed USPS Priority Mail envelope was opened, its contents left wrinkled and scattered throughout a rolling duffle that was pretty much trashed—an especially nice touch being horsy-scented cowboy boots taken out of their waterproof bag and nestled inside a clean blazer.
TSA love note both times; they had to open TSA locks and/or tied zippers so I discount baggage handlers hoping for cash. Anyone else experiencing this recently, or is it just the black helicopters checking up on me again?
Just out of curiosity.
Not to rub salt in the wound, but this is why I, personally, stay put until my bag is out of their sticky fingers whenever the airport layout allows & I know T3 @ PHX does (haven't checked bags @ either of the other terminals, though I will be doing so in 2 weeks). The screeners grumble & definately don't like being subject to this kind of scrutiny, but in the end, given the lack of accountability the TSA is well known for, this is really the only protection we have.