TPA 9/26 United Flight
I have been traveling through Tampa a lot lately and have managed to avoid these infernal machines for awhile now. In the past I just timed my walk so I would come to the machine just as another was entering. This time is didn't work.
"Would you step in here Sir?"
I said no thanks.
I was directed to a chair to sit in and an agent came over and asked if I had anything on the belt. I told him yes and he politely said he would get all the items and bring them to me so I could keep my eyes on everything.
He performed a quick 2 minute pat down, was friendly and professional and asked me to wait a few moments while he ran his gloves through an explosive detector. Then said I was free to go and wished me a nice trip.
Not what I was expecting at all.