Are HHMD making a comeback?
Apr 28, 2014 | 7:07 am
#16
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 33
If you're done snarking, how about addressing the handheld metal detectors issue? Surely ignoring legitimate questions over at the TSA blog doesn't take up all of your time.
Apr 28, 2014 | 7:49 am
#17
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 392
I thought his comment was pretty funny. I've seen many high-heel-wearing downfalls myself!
Apr 28, 2014 | 8:09 am
#19
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Greensboro
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HHMDs are not part of the normal clearing procedures as of this time... but you already knew that, so I had nothing substantive to add to the information stream, therefore, I jumped in with a touch of humor, which is a normal thing for me.
Apr 28, 2014 | 10:10 am
#20
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 33
Well, no, we DON'T know that, since there are multiple reports of their usage along with at least one photo of one at a checkpoint. So why don't you scurry off and find out what's going on and come back when you have something worthwhile to share, m'kay?
Apr 28, 2014 | 10:35 am
#21
Join Date: Oct 2008
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I don't scurry anymore, I tend to meander and observe all around me, life is much more fun that way - it is also much more informative.
Apr 28, 2014 | 11:04 am
#22
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 33
I gave you the answer that I have, which is "no, HHMDs are not part of the normal clearing procedures". If a change is posted on any of the TSA pages or by TSA media outlets, I will be certain to post it here for you. Until such time, you have the answer to your original question.
I don't scurry anymore, I tend to meander and observe all around me, life is much more fun that way - it is also much more informative.
I don't scurry anymore, I tend to meander and observe all around me, life is much more fun that way - it is also much more informative.
Apr 29, 2014 | 7:37 am
#23
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Apr 29, 2014 | 11:04 am
#28
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Well, he did by saying that they weren't part of normal clearing procedures at this time, so in that sense he provided you with a straight answer that had new information. Anecdotally, HHMDs appear to be making their way back into the mix recently, but until they're almost universal we don't know if/when they'll [once again] be a part of the SOP to clear a WTMD alarm.
Apr 29, 2014 | 11:50 am
#29
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Join Date: Aug 2012
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I gave you the answer that I have, which is "no, HHMDs are not part of the normal clearing procedures". If a change is posted on any of the TSA pages or by TSA media outlets, I will be certain to post it here for you. Until such time, you have the answer to your original question.
I don't scurry anymore, I tend to meander and observe all around me, life is much more fun that way - it is also much more informative.
I don't scurry anymore, I tend to meander and observe all around me, life is much more fun that way - it is also much more informative.
Apr 29, 2014 | 5:49 pm
#30
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