Originally Posted by blondedawn

When I approached the "expert" lane, I was stopped by a private security guard -- not TSA -- and asked whether I had a first class ticket. I told her no, I did not, but I certainly fit the criteria listed on the sign. She said, no, the black lane was only for first class travelers, and directed me to the (exceptionally long) blue lane. When I tried to point out that TSA signs clearly indicated that, for instance, elite frequent flyers were expected to go through the black security lane, she simply reiterated "Only first class," while pointing to the blue line.