Apologize for the lack of clarity. I had a problem with the screener in the general member line at ua's sfo security. I have never entered through that line before. On that day, I made the decision to enter the terminal directly from the parking bus (which I do not usually do) so as to avoid the smoking area that guards the elite area. Given how empty the gm line was, I gave it a try.

When I have directly entered the elite security line at sfo (or any other security line anywhere else in the world), I have never had a problem. This was the first time this has happened to me, and I thought it would be helpful to share to give the OP data to consider per their concerns.

Hope this helps.

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