Originally Posted by
SATTSO
Some of you may agree, some of you may not, but at one airport right now a new RBS procedure is being test concerning children 12 yrs and younger. Citing a few new procedures, children 12 and under will not be required to remove their shoes unless they alarm the WTMD, nor will they be screened by AIT unless the parent ask.
If this pilot program is successful, it will go national. Some of you may complain about this, but I think in general the public will like it. As noted in this article, which I am sure will be dismissed here, this is a step in the right direction.
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/...a-common-sense
Bicker away!
According to the TSA website (
http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/screening_under12.shtm):
Q. Will children still go through Advanced Imaging Technology?
A. Advanced Imaging Technology remains optional for all passengers. As part of this screening change, TSA will permit multiple attempts by passengers 12 and under to capture a clear image during advanced imaging technology screening to further reduce the need for pat-downs to resolve any alarms.
This sure doesn't sound as if AIT for children is going away any time soon. Maybe
SATTSO should read his own website.