Originally Posted by
InkUnderNails
Signal or no signal, it is more efficient and reasonable to keep crew groups together because of the different level and intensity of screening. There is no need to make the xray operator have to discern what type of screening is required on individual bags if not necessary.
Seriously? So all crew enter the checkpoint at one time of the day all together? In airports I have seen, there seems to be a relatively steady flow of crew interspersed with passengers. I know you probably mean "crew from one flight" but the principle is the screeners are used to screening a crew bag, then a passenger's, then another crew bag, etc. Not a big deal.