Originally Posted by LessO2
You go into two different paths in this paragraph. First, observations gathered during flying experiences don't count, but there are more observant people. ??????
it's presumed that there are more observant people out of any given group of flyers. doesn't necssarily mean that they're all FF'ers.
Originally Posted by LessO2
Yes, there are varying degrees of FFers knowledge of what the SOP may or may not be. The majority of TSA front-liners are good people, but there are enough bad eggs out there to cast doubt on what the SOP might be, or its arbitrary application. Said majority provide proof as to what SOP should be. Common sense dictates how much the BS detector will go off.
true that.
Originally Posted by LessO2
What do you talk about to a TSAer about their checkpoint? Do they give you a tour of the area....let you run the x-ray machine....let you kick the WTMD or stick the HHMD down your pants for fun?
for those that can't handle the multiple ticket checks, a general overview is given. although there are more requests for a "strip search" than explanation as to why there are more checks.
sad thing is that sometimes those making the "strip search" comments seem to think that it's being original.
oy...
Originally Posted by LessO2
Y'know, I have trouble picking out just one or two out of the masses of the TSA and airport personnel who trip all over themselves to go into detail on security procedures.
Let's get real -- if I started asking questions about the procedure I will either A) get lied to, or B) get "extra attention."
i've never "demanded" to know about some portion of it, but i've been treated well (in general) when treating the individual in kind.
"keep the boarding pass out?"
"yes sir"
"aight..."
Originally Posted by LessO2
You must have the most horrible luck. I couldn't imagine that every time you go through a CP, the person in front of you complains about the BP issue.
Some of us put the BP in the bag that's already in the x-ray machine. It's the TSA's inconsistent procedures that contribute to the back-up that horribly inconveniences you.
Tell you what, go to ONT and see the twin 32" TV that blare out instructions on how to put everything through the X-ray machine, only to be told by the person at the WTMD to have the BP with you through the WTMD.
Yes, but when two different airports have two different sets of procedures, is that the fault of the passenger?
it's not every time, not even most of the time. enough times to make me cringe every time i hear it.
i was told once a while back that the way the lines are set up is "airport/airline property" . the different setups, and different checkpoints is the result of the airport and how they decide to build it, the airlines/airport on how they want to set up the lines to the place, and the federales in how they want to man them. so in short, nope-not the passenger's fault-if the screener or airline person has a different procecure they should make it known. like i said before, communication is their responsibility. (but when in doubt, it doesn't hurt to ask, like wearing sneakers...)
i know we all hate to hear the often yelled briefing at the front of the checkpoint, but i'd rather have that and people listen to it and keep things moving than scrambling around to do it right the 2nd time.
but enough of my ramblings...
ooo! one more! people who leave their trash or plastic trays on the table where you load up your stuff. pick it up so i can move!
ok, now i'm done.