Originally Posted by
horse glasses
I seem to get flagged for additional screening more than the average bear. It isn't every time, but it seems like more than most people. I'd say I fly once every 1-2 months and it's usually either SFO-PIT or to other places in/around CA. I don't take one way flights often but I have a few in my history, as well as last minute purchases (sometimes we decide to go to San Diego or Vegas at the last second!). I always figured it was that, but someone told me that because I have an extremely common last name (most popular in the US, go ahead try to stalk me), that is cause for common additional screening. I know it's not a match with someone on the No Fly since it doesn't happen every time, so what else could it be?
There is another list (from what I understand), known as the selectee list. Since you are not hit every time, I doubt that is the case.
It could be something with your flying habits or perhaps a bit of bad luck.
I haven't been nailed on a one-way in a long time <knock on wood>. Last minute trips will often get you SSSS'd, especially if you buy/ticket at the airport.
If you have an established frequent flyer account, that will often offset an SSSS. Is it one particular carrier that is nailing ya with the dreaded S's or is this happening on many carriers? Do many of the trips involve codeshare flights on other airlines -- or have you had tix changed at the last minute?
Are you buying online at the airline website in advance or at a TA?
Best of luck!