Originally Posted by
wahooflyer
What does "BAG STATUS: SUSPECT" mean?
In most of the civilized world there is
The Industry standard Five Level Screening Process [, which] is based on the following: -
Level 1: Automated evaluation of the X-ray image by the X-ray Machine.
Level 2: Operator analysis of the Level 1 image at a workstation(s), carried out whilst the bag continues in transit.
Level 3: A more in-depth analysis of the original Level 1 image at a separate workstation(s) or subjecting the bag to a separate X-ray process using a different X-ray technology, for example Computer Tomography (CT Scanner).
Level 4: Re-uniting the passenger and bag and carrying out a manual search.
[In the US, Level 4 is replaced with a 'TSA bag molestation']
Level 5: In the event that the passenger cannot be found, then the bag is considered a bomb threat and dealt with accordingly.
(Source:
http://www.airport-int.com/categorie...ng-systems.asp)
That sticker likely meant that your bag was assigned one of the higher levels (e.g. 2 or 3).