Originally Posted by studentff
Pardon me if the question seems simplistic, but did your boarding pass have "SSSS" or something similar written on it?
Yes, it did. That's how I assumed the TSA agents were selecting me. It's not as obvious as it used to be a number of years ago when they were groping at the gate...
Originally Posted by studentff
It sounds like you were a "selectee" for additional screening (wand, grope, bag search). Screeners determine selectee status by the mark on the boarding pass. Flying on a one-way ticket and/or flying on an airline where you are not a frequent-flyer greatly increases your chances of being "selected."
That's what I was thinking; hoping, actually. I have another trip in a couple of weeks. I'll keep in mind your suggestions regarding the FBI field office, congessman and TSA omsbudsman. Thanks!