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C'mon guys, you know that the TSA's defintion of screening is infinitely variable so as to cover any loophole. Did somebody mention cargo ?
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Originally Posted by Flaflyer
(Post 13938282)
The panty bomber and Times Square show that dumb tewowists do not know how to make a bomb that works. A smart organized tewwowist would more likely have a device that works. All in all, I'd rather TSA stop the smart organized ones and let the dumb ones get through.
Don't you think somebody could eventually get lucky ? Last week at SFO I personally witnessed a 24-cans box going through the machine (and a FAM skipping lines and all detectors by just showing badge). True, the x-ray doesn't detect liquid explosives and that's precisely the reason why liquids are not allowed through. A plan involving an airport vendor bringing in the explosive and delivering to its end user past security certainly requires more organization than just buying a couple of cabernet bottles and replacing their content. |
Originally Posted by thesaints
(Post 13938693)
True, the x-ray doesn't detect liquid explosives and that's precisely the reason why liquids are not allowed through.
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Originally Posted by N965VJ
(Post 13931916)
Yeah, it was probably tossed in a trash can. Is that the proper way to dispose of "dangerous goods"? :p
The trash can is magical, don'cha know, and will cause all chemical reactions to cease the instant the substance in question crosses the plane of the opening. No worries about exothermic reactions, explosives, binary compounds - it's ALL good! You can put anything and EVERYTHING in the Magical TSA Trash Can, and nothing bad will EVER happen as a result! :rolleyes:
Originally Posted by WChou
(Post 13936013)
Confirmed here.
A friend of a friend is a TSO and I go to this person's house a few times a year. Each time, especially after a kettle heavy travel day, there is a well stocked liquor cabinet. Generally if it's sealed and drinkable, it's not tossed out and ends up at the home of a TSO. The person I know does not ask for the liquor but simply gets "their share" of the loot. A bunch of us also toasted in the last New Year with a nice bottle of Dom courtesy of some unlucky traveller. This person has also given me a number of trinkets like a torch lighter, tactical baton, perfume and swiss army knife. The suggestion that everything is tossed out or turned in is a joke. I know for a fact and have indulged in the TSA liquids charade. Of course I can't be charged with receiving stolen goods because a TSO would NEVER steal. Make sure to backwash. |
I was carrying a good bottle of Cab for my dad, but made it to the airport at the last moment and couldn't check bags. Rather than having TSA throw that in the trash, or whatever it is they do, I gave it to the DL agent.
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Originally Posted by thesaints
(Post 13940237)
I was carrying a good bottle of Cab for my dad, but made it to the airport at the last moment and couldn't check bags. Rather than having TSA throw that in the trash, or whatever it is they do, I gave it to the DL agent.
I carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer with me, wherever I fly. I have never had TSA check my backpack, ask me if I had anything like that in my bag, or give me any trouble. |
BB just put up a new post:
3-1-1 Liquid Policy Still In Place |
Originally Posted by Boggie Dog
(Post 13940634)
BB just put up a new post:
3-1-1 Liquid Policy Still In Place |
Originally Posted by Tom M.
(Post 13940671)
So I guess he is admitting TSO's across the nation are just doing a bad job...:D
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Originally Posted by Wally Bird
(Post 13940692)
Or a better one depending on your POV.
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Originally Posted by Tom M.
(Post 13940703)
It wouldn't be the first time were front-line TSO's contradicted Bob...
I bet he spews his soda all over the place every time he says such clap. |
TSO in ORD on Sunday confiscated an 8 oz. sealed bottle of water from my carryon.
I understand normal procedure is to re-scan the offending bag after harmful explosive devices such as water are removed, but this agent let me go with the un-re-scanned bag after removing the threat. |
Originally Posted by Boggie Dog
(Post 13940739)
BB claims TSA employees are a well trained, professional work group.
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Who is Curtis?
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Originally Posted by N965VJ
(Post 13943397)
Who is Curtis?
Funny thing was that at around 0800 this morning I went through the checkpoint (main terminal for A gates) at St Louis airport and the gentleman in front of me had what looked like a very expensive metal thermos. Rather than confiscating the thermos and contents they used the strip test on it. Watched as it was done. Strips in two different containers held over the open thermos. No reaction and the thermos and liquids went back through the x-ray. No confiscation. No tears. No screaming at passengers. Passenger was satisfied. ^:) My hat is off to both management who turned this airport around and to the employees with TSA who are learning. Oh, and shoes were in the bins. The only signage I saw that had anything incorrect on it was a picture of scissors marked as you couldn't carry them through the checkpoint. |
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