Originally Posted by studentff

Known "loophole." Been posted about before. Even TSA has to yield to some of the laws of physics, and someone has to hold the dog.



Do you suggest the same solution for infants, which trigger the same loophole?

There have been semi-joking posts here about starting a business in an airport renting / loaning a dog or cat to passengers standing in line for a small fee, then sending the dog/cat back out to do it again. An enterprising child under 12 years old could also make good money doing this by buying a refundable ticket and spending the day in the airport going in/out of the sterile area, as "accompanying" an adult gets you a free pass from the NoS.

But seriously, if you want a non-opt-out-pass from the NoS that doesn't require caring for a pet or a child, go to CVS and invest in an arm sling. If you can't hold your arms above your shoulders, you can't go through the NoS. Passengers with legitimate arm/shoulder problems report mixed success at avoiding the full grope with this involuntary opt-out.