Extra Long Security Lines at OAK
If you are flying out of Oakland, particularly on a late afternoon or early evening flight, beware. For unknown reasons the historically thin TSA staffing has become even thinner in Terminal One these past few weeks. Lately they have had just one person checking IDs for all lines (regular, Pre-check, "families with babies", etc.). The lines are LONG. With multiple TSA staff members just standing around watching, it almost seems like a deliberate work slow-down. The problem is especially bad on days Norwegian operates at about the same time as AS to PDX or SEA. The dedicated Pre-Check screening line is shut down so no relief once your ID is checked (other than that you go through a metal detector instead of a full body scanning machine). I have Pre-check and from now on I'm going to Terminal Two.