San Antonio TSA checkpoint
Aug 19, 2012, 1:05 pm
#1
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 506
San Antonio TSA checkpoint
...on the right side as you enter departure.
I've never had a reason to be annoyed at this checkpoint but
found it disturbing that the right most lane has people facing
AWAY from the luggage on the belt as they assume the position
for the scanner... meaning one loses sight of their items while
waiting for the scan to complete.
Early morning July 18th no one in the long line was complaining
about this... including me; however, I did take note of the setup.
Their setup at SAT prevents your ability to maintain sight of your
belongings which seemingly goes against their own advice...
"Always keep your belongings "in sight". You are responsible for your
property as it proceeds through the screening process."
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/customer/claims/pack.shtm
If I go through there again I will be complaining.
I've never had a reason to be annoyed at this checkpoint but
found it disturbing that the right most lane has people facing
AWAY from the luggage on the belt as they assume the position
for the scanner... meaning one loses sight of their items while
waiting for the scan to complete.
Early morning July 18th no one in the long line was complaining
about this... including me; however, I did take note of the setup.
Their setup at SAT prevents your ability to maintain sight of your
belongings which seemingly goes against their own advice...
"Always keep your belongings "in sight". You are responsible for your
property as it proceeds through the screening process."
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/customer/claims/pack.shtm
If I go through there again I will be complaining.
Last edited by Paul56; Aug 19, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Aug 19, 2012, 3:14 pm
#2
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I've never had a reason to be annoyed at this checkpoint butfound it disturbing that the right most lane has people facing AWAY from the luggage on the belt as they assume the position for the scanner... meaning one loses sight of their items while waiting for the scan to complete.
Aug 19, 2012, 10:13 pm
#6
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 616
this.
I am now going to use this as my "excuse" for opting out. If any TSA "agent" asks me why I am opting out...I can see it now
"because I am following your advice and would like to keep my items in sight at all times." (Confused look) "If I step in that machine, I cannot see outside it and thus cannot see my belongings" (Confused look..."But the machines are perfectly sa..") "Did you even listen to a word I said?"
I am now going to use this as my "excuse" for opting out. If any TSA "agent" asks me why I am opting out...I can see it now
"because I am following your advice and would like to keep my items in sight at all times." (Confused look) "If I step in that machine, I cannot see outside it and thus cannot see my belongings" (Confused look..."But the machines are perfectly sa..") "Did you even listen to a word I said?"
Aug 19, 2012, 11:25 pm
#7
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Posts: 325
this.
I am now going to use this as my "excuse" for opting out. If any TSA "agent" asks me why I am opting out...I can see it now
"because I am following your advice and would like to keep my items in sight at all times." (Confused look) "If I step in that machine, I cannot see outside it and thus cannot see my belongings" (Confused look..."But the machines are perfectly sa..") "Did you even listen to a word I said?"
I am now going to use this as my "excuse" for opting out. If any TSA "agent" asks me why I am opting out...I can see it now
"because I am following your advice and would like to keep my items in sight at all times." (Confused look) "If I step in that machine, I cannot see outside it and thus cannot see my belongings" (Confused look..."But the machines are perfectly sa..") "Did you even listen to a word I said?"
Aug 20, 2012, 9:21 am
#8
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 616
well I say because it is my right (to remind them that I am still in America and still have rights) but I just think this would be a great social experiment. It would confuse them!
Aug 20, 2012, 9:38 am
#9
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Location: Portland, OR
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Usually I don't answer the silly question about "why are you opting out" because I don't have to, and it sometimes opens up an unwanted conversation. But answers that have worked before include:
1) Because I can.
2) Because it annoys you.
3) Because I don't trust the machine and you're not allowed to wear a dosimeter.
4) My wife says it's dangerous. (who can argue with the invisible authority?)
1) Because I can.
2) Because it annoys you.
3) Because I don't trust the machine and you're not allowed to wear a dosimeter.
4) My wife says it's dangerous. (who can argue with the invisible authority?)
Aug 20, 2012, 4:34 pm
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Join Date: Oct 2011
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Usually I don't answer the silly question about "why are you opting out" because I don't have to, and it sometimes opens up an unwanted conversation. But answers that have worked before include:
1) Because I can.
2) Because it annoys you.
3) Because I don't trust the machine and you're not allowed to wear a dosimeter.
4) My wife says it's dangerous. (who can argue with the invisible authority?)
1) Because I can.
2) Because it annoys you.
3) Because I don't trust the machine and you're not allowed to wear a dosimeter.
4) My wife says it's dangerous. (who can argue with the invisible authority?)
Not only does it send them off the deep end, it also assures that someone shows up right away to do the pat-down. Just be careful not to push it too far--had a TSO once tell me that I was interfering with the screening process, and if I wanted to fly, I'd put my bags through and wait for the assist.
Aug 21, 2012, 1:20 am
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Aug 21, 2012, 6:40 am
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"because I am following your advice and would like to keep my items in sight at all times." (Confused look) "If I step in that machine, I cannot see outside it and thus cannot see my belongings" (Confused look..."But the machines are perfectly sa..") "Did you even listen to a word I said?"
You can explain things to them all day long. You cannot understand things for them.
Aug 21, 2012, 11:36 pm
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 1,007
...on the right side as you enter departure.
I've never had a reason to be annoyed at this checkpoint but
found it disturbing that the right most lane has people facing
AWAY from the luggage on the belt as they assume the position
for the scanner... meaning one loses sight of their items while
waiting for the scan to complete.
Early morning July 18th no one in the long line was complaining
about this... including me; however, I did take note of the setup.
Their setup at SAT prevents your ability to maintain sight of your
belongings which seemingly goes against their own advice...
"Always keep your belongings "in sight". You are responsible for your
property as it proceeds through the screening process."
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/customer/claims/pack.shtm
If I go through there again I will be complaining.
I've never had a reason to be annoyed at this checkpoint but
found it disturbing that the right most lane has people facing
AWAY from the luggage on the belt as they assume the position
for the scanner... meaning one loses sight of their items while
waiting for the scan to complete.
Early morning July 18th no one in the long line was complaining
about this... including me; however, I did take note of the setup.
Their setup at SAT prevents your ability to maintain sight of your
belongings which seemingly goes against their own advice...
"Always keep your belongings "in sight". You are responsible for your
property as it proceeds through the screening process."
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/customer/claims/pack.shtm
If I go through there again I will be complaining.