Originally Posted by
TSORon
Incorrect, I said “asked”.
If the ETD swab alarms then the alarm must be resolved. How they do that, well now I’m not allowed to discuss specifics and the “inquiring minds” here know that. Like I said, if one refuses to remove the device when asked they most likely will not fly. That does not mean that removal is the only option available. Bottom line is that the alarm must be resolved before the passenger can proceed into the sterile area.
My bad as yes, I forgot to include that in my case, the alarm was resolved (even after a second positive ETD swab and yes I agree 100% that an alarm does need to be resolved) to the satisfaction (n.b. satisfaction) of the TSO''s but again, I did not have to remove my boot nor was I asked to do it so again, I re-ask my question....
If a pax cannot remove their franken-boot (or even one better where the pax is actually in a cast), the TSA must have procedures in place to even allow a pax into the secure area even if they cannot remove their "device" as what do you do if the pax is completely innocent, has not gone near any explosives and etc. What if the ETD machine that reads the swabs is incorrectly calibrated? And etc. Sorry-but in this case if the the TSA can't get their act in gear and solve a very common issue, then there are much bigger problems
Originally Posted by
chollie
(bolding mine).
Better quit while you are behind. This makes no sense at all.
Goalie has real-world passenger experience with this and is also a highly reliable source.
Aw, shucks
