Originally Posted by
vasantn
I searched, I really did, but I couldn't find the answer. Since the name game now seems to have made it to JFK, my question is (and again, I'm sure it's been answered many times): What are the consequences if I refuse to say my name out loud and say "It's right there on my boarding pass and my ID"?
I don't think we know the SOP (it's undoubtedly SSI). YMMV, but at a minimum, you should expect that not cooperating will attract additional scrutiny. The additional scrutiny may take the form of closer inspection of your bags (pulling things out and swabbing it thoroughly) or giving you additional screening (whether you go through WMTD or WBI). There may also be efforts to record your name from your boarding pass and ID. Or, nothing may happen. You may get a screener that does not launch in to red alert mode.