Here I sit on US192 this evening, questioning the experience I had in MCO. It would seem that MCO TSA implemented a new policy requiring all individuals to produce not one, but two forms of ID and a boarding pass. I was in the Expert Traveler lane which shares an ID checker with the Employee line. This new policy was being targeted against not only us fliers, but all employees and other staff as well. I watched them catch a FAM, Pilot, and a few flight attendants quite by surprise. The FAM seemed particularly ticked.

I had a second form of ID available, and needed to catch my flight so on I went, but I did question a supervisor at the security desk and was informed it was just something that they randomly implement for additional security. When I asked if the common traveler now needed two forms of ID and not just one to speed their way through the airport, I was informed if they had time sensitive deadlines, it would be highly recommended, as someone without a second form of ID would be subject to additional scrutiny.

I also asked him if they would be updating any documentation on the TSA website about this new policy and was informed that as it was a policy that was not always in effect, it would not be updated.

So, what happened here? Did I miss the newest installment of the security theater? Did we have some new near miss to drive up security? Just seemed quite odd all in all.

-- Mia