Originally Posted by
TSORon
And now for the facts...
AIT – Please, opt out. I don’t work with the AIT systems personally but I cannot see it "not" causing a pat-down.
WTMD - Best choice. Yes, the boot is going to get swabbed and tested. As for the other shoe, follow the directions of the WTMD TSO. If the boot swab alarms the ETD system you will be asked to remove it so that it can be x-rayed. If you refuse to do so then you most likely will not be boarding your intended aircraft. They will allow you to sit while its being x-rayed, no need to stand and possibly harm your ankle. Ask for a chair if one is not offered. Allow an extra 10 minutes or so in your schedule for problems. If there is a problem, and it cannot be resolved in that extra 10 minutes, then you are not going to make your flight anyway.
WTMD Opt Out – An option, but it gets you a full body pat-down. Not the best option IMO. And yes, the boot still gets the swabbing and testing.
TSORon - you say that we may be REQUIRED to remove our medical device (the walking boot, aka walking cast). This is contrary to what your own TSA website has to say on the matter:
"Security Officers should not be asking you to remove your orthopedic shoes, appliances, or medical device (insulin pump, feeding tube, ostomy or urine bag, or exterior component of cochlear implant) at any time during the screening process."
and
"Security Officers will not ask nor require you to remove your prosthetic device, cast, or support brace."
These are from the page that discusses Assistive Devices and Mobility Aids.
So, who is telling the truth????? Inquiring minds want to know.