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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 11:54 am
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Originally Posted by ryerflyer
Of course the TSA is at fault, as the contractor would be operating under a contract from the TSA. The TSA is ultimatley accountable for the performance of thier subcontractors.

When CO loses your luggage, even though the majority of it's baggage handling is contracted out, CO is still accountable. Exact same thing here.
You are completely mistaken. The ID checkers are contractors of the airlnes, not the TSA. Wanna be mad at someone? Be mad at the airline that hired the contractors.
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