Hi all. I've been lurking around the forums since early August when then NoS started going national, but I just signed up. I'm sincerely looking for some advice on how to avoid the NoS at ONT.

I've been avoiding flying since the NoS went national: I drove 1500 miles at Christmas and I plan to take the Greyhound or Amtrak in March.

I have to fly for a family function. There is no way I can physically get to the location and back without losing my job by taking alternate means, so I have to fly. (Unless someone out there in the forums has a private plane and wants to fly to me from one coast to another ... then I am all for that option.) I haven't flown out of ONT since they NoS came in, and I'm terrified. The thought of having to be frisked (because I will opt out of a the digital strip search, on principle) leaves me having panic attacks and shaking. I am not a criminal for flying; I don't like being treated as such. I used to fly once or twice a month, but I haven't gotten on a plane since November.

Oh, let's add to the creepy factor by pointing out that a year ago an off duty TSA agent asked me on a date while I was at this airport; I declined politely, but now I feel physically ill that this same individual might get to have some inordinate power over me and my ability to see my family.

In summary, what's the best strategy for getting out of the NoS at ONT?