Originally Posted by
gingersnaps
Supposing that the mandatory AIT are SSSS, why would TSA make the change? Is a pat down not enough? If a pat down is not enough, what does that say about the pat down procedures very likely developed by TSA's Office of Training and Workforce Engagement?
More importantly, if TSA doesn't believe the grope is as effective as the NoS, they are effectively claiming that they can never screen wheelchair-bound pax to the highest standards.
Great message to send to the 'bad guys'.