Originally Posted by
jetboyds
I want to comment but am bound by Federal Regulations not to discuss this further.
Also, as has already been discussed on numerous other threads, the SSSS could be part of the TSA watchlist processing (currently run by the carriers), or could be the 'random' component that is part of CAPPS (TSA rules but run by the carriers).
Oh, I'm sure you can comment if you want to - this is an anonymous forum. Either way, we've already discussed a number of ways to get SSSS
1) last minute ticket purchase
2) last minute or multiple seat changes (not seen for awhile as a trigger, used to be a big flag on AA)
3) cash or traceless payment
4) purchase not made by passenger
5) one-way flight (hit and miss on this one)
6) open-jaw flight (hit and miss on this one)
7) certain CAPPS tracks - being flagged for seating or flight proximity with a person flagged by CAPPS or on watch list, or taking multiple flights with someone on a watch list
8) airline agent manual add - being flagged by airline employee
The only terrorist who is going to be caught by using SSSS screening is Mr. Ahmed Magoo.