Hey, it's a slow day.
Originally Posted by
danielonn
I think the TSA needs an overhaul
Yes.
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danielonn
and emulate Israel.
No. No, no no no no.
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danielonn
If we want to avoid people breaching the security
Are they doing that? Where?
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danielonn
and flying without a proper boarding pass
For the most part, the airline checks for a proper boarding pass at the gate. Why does TSA need to get involved.
Originally Posted by
danielonn
or stowaways
Huh? Recent stories about stowaways were people (stupidly) hiding in wheel wells, not seated in 13B, apart from that odd repeat-offender woman.
Originally Posted by
danielonn
there first needs to be vehicle checkpoints before entering the airport terminal zone ...
Vehicle checkpoints would ensure that people don't (later) breach the TSA security checkpoint and that they have a "proper boarding pass" (before they've checked in at the airport??) or that they won't stow away? How?
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danielonn
If you are deemed a risk you will be escorted off the property by the TSA.
Uh, no, because TSA's idea of "risk" is "anyone intending to fly."
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danielonn
If you are picking up a passenger you will be asked to verify the name and flight details
Why?
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danielonn
or if you are a person who is a plane spotter or wants to visit the terminal or escort someone through security you would need to register 72 hours before on the TSA APIS system failure to do so would result in denied access except for outdoor pickups which can only occur up to 40 minutes before and after the scheduled landing time.
What magic occurs in the 40 minutes before and after a flight that makes a person safer?
Originally Posted by
danielonn
Drop offs can occur 4 hours prior the flight up until 90 minutes prior.
What if I've checked out of my hotel and just want to hang at the lounge for 5 hours? What if I'm running late and someone's dropping me off 30 minutes before the flight?
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danielonn
Before entering the terminal everyone must show an ID.
So a checkpoint before the checkpoint. What about another checkpoint on the highway before you turn off onto the road to the airport?
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danielonn
Before entering the checkin area passengers will have their checked bags screened by an X-ray or hand bag check along with answering questions.
More checkpoints. I guess unemployment is going to fall.
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danielonn
When you are cleared and deemed low risk by an overall ranking you can take liquids keep shoes on as well as belts and laptops.
Oh, well, thanks. Who decided I was "low risk"? TSA thinks everyone is a risk.
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danielonn
Higher risk passengers would still follow today's procedures and go to a different secondary screening area away from the general area so as to not slow things down.
Wait a minute - higher risk people got escorted "off the property by the TSA" five or six checkpoints ago.
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danielonn
Your ranking would be based on past travel history if you have cooperated with the search your current standing whether you have a criminal record or not but it would not be based on religion or other discriminating factors like applying for a credit card.
Frankly, religion and whether you've applied for a credit card are as accurate at determining risk as your past travel history or your willingness to cooperate with the search. Which is to say, not at all.
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danielonn
Arriving passengers may also be subjected to an X-Ray screen if deemed a threat before being allowed into the public area.
Deemed a threat by whom. Are you x-raying their bags (the ones you x-rayed 3 (or was it 4) times at the departing airport)? Or x-raying the passengers themselves? Do you have medical training for that?
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danielonn
At baggage claims all bags and bag tags would be matched with your ID.
By this point there are so few passengers who have passed the 16 checkpoints and continue to be considered "low risk" that I guess that won't take long.
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danielonn
Customs would also be more secure with an exit booth whereby alll Passports are verified and registered to be sure passengers have no warrants etc.
Isn't that what the customs officer does now? So you want a second booth to do the same thing again?
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danielonn
What are your thoughts? This is my 2 cents. So essentially the TSA Pre Check and Global Entry would be implemented on a day to day basis via the ranking and no fee or application.
My thoughts: TSA needs to change. But not in the direction of more checks and more discretion in assigning "risk."