Originally Posted by
phil_flyer
TSO proceeds to disassemble my bag in search of something, then gets this glimmer of "AHA" when he pulls out my travel flashlight.
TSO turns to me "What is this? Is this a tactical flashlight?'
I file online complaints using the
"TSA Contact Us: Complaints" online form (link) over incidents like this.
I get the screener's last name off of his or her id badge and include that in the complaint, which will read something like this:
At [time] on [date] at checkpoint [number] at airport [code/name], I was delayed by screener [last name]. This screener is incompetent and needs additional training.
He/she was unable to identify a flashlight on the baggage screening monitor.
Screener [lastname] insisted on opening up my bag which he/she rifled through the interior contents without changing his/her gloves. This was disgusting, unhygienic and was completely unnecessary.