Originally Posted by
Often1
Even if OP must for some reason be rescreened at FLL, no reason OP & family can't opt out.
Same is true for NYC departure. OP & family may well be directed to a lane with a machine they don't like. If so, they can opt out there too. Pax don't get to choose their machine and there's an easy solution.
While I'm willing to opt-out, I have 14 yo and 10 yo daughters who will not be subjected to a pat-down. Under any circumstances. I'm also not willing to have them x-rayed. That leaves MMW with gumby-character (whatever they're calling it). Which is what they have at EWR and TPA.
There have been many discussions regarding what individuals feel is more invasive and for me the pat-down is WAAAAY more invasive.
Thanks for everyone's help.