Originally Posted by
UALOneKPlus
I've always wondered about the rationale behind this.
We know the TSA rarely has rationale. So can anyone explain why they have an ID checker to let people into the security line, and then require the boarding pass be displayed at the WTMD (which is often less than 10 feet from the WTMD)?
How does the 2nd boarding card display at the WTMD improve security? It surely slows people down, since they've got their hands full, taking off shoes, taking out electronics, their liquid baggie, jackets, etc etc.
Why why why??
My guess is two fold, and it depends on how the checkpoint is set up. The ID checkers are verifying ID and a document which permits entry to the sterile area, IE boarding pass, Gate pass, Airport ID. They MAY also be sending selectees to the additional screening lane. The Magnitometer person is double checking whether you need to be selectee screened. If they miss a selectee, the airline must refuse boarding until that pasenger is screened. Causes a lot of trouble for the carrier and the TSA. So they double check, seems to be the lesser of two weevils,