Originally Posted by FemaleFlyer
I've been flying between IAH and CLT for 7 or 8 months and I have noticed increased checking of boarding passes at CLT over the months. First it was one check with the ID; then it quickly became one check with the ID and one check without the ID; then it recently became one check with the ID, one check without the ID, and having to show the boarding pass when walking through the metal detector. Last Thursday, there was one check with the ID, another without the ID, then another check by the person helping expedite bins/baggage on the belt and finally a check when walking through the metal detector.
Is there something new going on here?
As somebody explained on another thread, this appears to be a way to employ folks who would otherwise be jobless.
I hadn't heard this explanation before but since I can't think of any other rational reason for checking a BP 4 times within 30', I guess I have to agree with the OP's conclusion.