Originally Posted by petaluma1

TSA receiving push back at @AskTSA about this. Initially today they were saying people could always opt out - now their tune has changed to


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Passengers undergoing screening will still have the option to decline an AIT screening in favor of a pat-down. However, some passengers will still be required to undergo AIT screenings as warranted by security considerations in order to safeguard transportation security.




Perhaps they are thinking of doing away with the trips to the backroom?

I say force them to articulate the reason for trying to force you into the NOS.