Originally Posted by
FidalgoRob
I opted out of the morning dose of backscatter radiation in SAT today and was the only pat down customer in sight. The TSO gave a very low-key and professional description of how he was going to conduct the pat down. It was less invasive that what I've been reading -- fingers extended a short distance inside the waistband of my jeans and shirt collar, back of the hands on the butt, palms on both sides of the leg and torso, no junk grope. Took about 2-3 minutes, overall not a big deal. I have to wonder if the TSA staff have been advised to tone it down a notch or two.
Rob
The pat down you received has not been modified. It is the standard procedure that all opt outs receive. And I am glad you were treated in a professional manner. All passengers should expect and receive that.
I can say that children will receive a modified, less intrusive pat down than the one you received. That is what has changed.
Edit: we have not been advised to tone it down. However, we are aware of what today is - NOOD. In fact, we have been told specifically for the last week that our pat down procedure will not change, except for children.