BP: GGG
Mar 8, 2010, 6:03 pm
#16
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If we need to be associating secret information with passengers, then let's spend a little money on hand-held PDAs with bar code readers. These can be used at security checkpoints, etc. -- scan the BP, and see any secret/ confidential information on the PDA display. Then, the passenger will have absolutely no idea whether or not he or she is exempt from extra security, on some sort of no-fly list, or whatever.
Mar 8, 2010, 6:19 pm
#17
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My personal guess is that it verifies that a pax has answered the three questions:
1. Did you pack your bag yourself?
2. Have anyone interfered with your luggage since then?
3. Has anyone given you anything to carry onboard?
If I truly believed that this would compromise any security I wouldn't discuss it. But GGG on a boarding pass is not. If there was a need for tagging boarding cards with secret information, it would be hidden in the PNR or in the 3D bar code.
1. Did you pack your bag yourself?
2. Have anyone interfered with your luggage since then?
3. Has anyone given you anything to carry onboard?
If I truly believed that this would compromise any security I wouldn't discuss it. But GGG on a boarding pass is not. If there was a need for tagging boarding cards with secret information, it would be hidden in the PNR or in the 3D bar code.
Well I didn't know what it meant......but I do now...
Mar 8, 2010, 6:31 pm
#18
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If someone refused to answer the questions, we'd call a manager to come and speak to them.
And btw - at no time have I explained exactly what GGG means, all of you are jumping to your own conclusions, most of which are far from correct!!
Mar 8, 2010, 6:49 pm
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guess what, he didnt even have a carry on! Then again I think if someone travels with nothing he'd get triple checked these days.
Mar 8, 2010, 6:50 pm
#20
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If you can't answer the questions due to language barrier or the like you will be escorted to a special security area for your bag to be x-rayed.
If someone refused to answer the questions, we'd call a manager to come and speak to them.
And btw - at no time have I explained exactly what GGG means, all of you are jumping to your own conclusions, most of which are far from correct!!
If someone refused to answer the questions, we'd call a manager to come and speak to them.
And btw - at no time have I explained exactly what GGG means, all of you are jumping to your own conclusions, most of which are far from correct!!
Mar 8, 2010, 7:30 pm
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When flights are inconvenienced and delayed unnecessarily expect that complaints should follow as deserved.
Originally Posted by sunrisegirl
It's a shame that some staff have clearly already told passengers by what's been said.
Mar 8, 2010, 7:35 pm
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A lot of people travel without cabin and/or checked luggage and ordinarily it neither involves nor deserves any extra scrutiny.
Mar 9, 2010, 12:27 am
#23
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I'm afraid the honest answer to all 3 for me is that my wife has packed it, has always packed it before, and will hopefully always continue to pack it! I don't really have much of a clue what's in there - but she rarely forgets anything (though usually over packs).
Mar 9, 2010, 1:08 am
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Mar 9, 2010, 3:43 am
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It does not mean that there will be no additional security check. It is there for the US flights only and is aimed at helping BA staff who are queue hosting the T5B 'Little America' area. Determination on additional security checks are up to the security staff.
Mar 9, 2010, 5:08 am
#26
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If the aim of security is to use chance and intuition to detect transgressors, and to deter potential transgressors from even trying anything, then you want a system that is shrouded in mystery and changes often.
On the other hand, if your aim is not detection/deterrent but instead you want to persuade people that there really is a threat out there that warrants past actions then it is helpful to have highly visible security and talk about it a lot. Whether it is effective or proportionate becomes irrelevant.
On the other hand, if your aim is not detection/deterrent but instead you want to persuade people that there really is a threat out there that warrants past actions then it is helpful to have highly visible security and talk about it a lot. Whether it is effective or proportionate becomes irrelevant.
Mar 9, 2010, 8:44 am
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Mar 9, 2010, 9:38 am
#30
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As I said previously, I never pack my bag myself (well, only on the return if I'm travelling alone). However I lie every time, as I haven't dared to find out what happens with the "wrong" answers either.