Originally Posted by
PurdueFlyer
...at the time of check-in. Done it many times. For example, you show up with an expired photo ID, or even with no ID, you get SSSS'd. The CAPPS system would have no way of knowing that you are standing in front of my counter with no ID. The agent has to TELL CAPPS that the pax needs extra screening and give a reason (there's a multiple choice screen in PARS where you can select the reason).
We can also pre-emptively de-select passengers, like other airline jumpseaters who walk up and book at the last minute. Certain others are exempt as well.
OK, I am sure that the GA tagged me with SSSS when I was a bit angry at the attitude I received when my flight was canceled in DTW and I was treated as just another person to process. I was rude but then apologized. And the next day I have to go through SSSS. Hmmmm. Has this happened to anyone else?