Originally Posted by
TMOliver
I've never in hundreds of entries through the Gates of Hell (domestic, abroad or boarding Charon's ferry) been required, asked or volunteered to take my wallet from my pocket. Why do folks do it?
It is a requirement at RDU -- Flying out on Sunday, if asked to go through the WBI, you have to remove EVERYTHING from your pockets and remove your belt.
I refused and was held for 2 minutes until someone capable of doing a pat-down was found. During that time, 8 TSOs were standing around on the far end of the WBI line.
I watched and 100% of the people going through the WBI were given a secondary pat. I asked why and was told that the specific machine there provides only a "cookie cutter outline" with red dots where "suspicious" materials might be -- everyone has something that triggers the red-dot, so everyone gets an additional feel-up.
Seems like a GREAT system.
On the other hand, Portland is beautiful.. wish you were here.
