Never yell at the TSA
Aug 31, 2006 | 11:05 am
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Originally Posted by eyecue
We had a pax the other day that was not allowed to fly because he was accusatory.
Aug 31, 2006 | 11:08 am
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Originally Posted by eyecue
We had a pax the other day that was not allowed to fly because he was accusatory.
If you work at Colorado Springs (COS), CO on 17 September I'll be happy to make any accusations that are with merit.
Aug 31, 2006 | 12:55 pm
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Originally Posted by eyecue
We had a pax the other day that was not allowed to fly because he was accusatory.
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Aug 31, 2006 | 2:26 pm
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Does anybody engage in chit-chat with TSA while you are being screened? It is part of the procedure of getting to know your state of mind 
I just dont say anything at all. Just a nod when required.
I just dont say anything at all. Just a nod when required.
Aug 31, 2006 | 5:20 pm
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Originally Posted by eyecue
We had a pax the other day that was not allowed to fly because he was accusatory.
Interested, though. Thanks.
Aug 31, 2006 | 5:43 pm
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This thread does serve to remind me that I might need to stifle myself and phrase my displeasure carefully.
Does anyone have the # for the TSA complaint line handy so I can put it in my cell phone?
Does anyone have the # for the TSA complaint line handy so I can put it in my cell phone?
Aug 31, 2006 | 5:52 pm
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I am always very careful around bullies. It's just good practice.
TSA staff are well trained to deal with unruly passengers. Usually, they do everything by the book. But most TSA staff (not supervisors, in general) become immediately flustered when faced with a totally controlled individual who questions them without cursing, raising his voice, gesticulating, etc. The TSA really just don't know what to do. They usually overreact, and then you've got the advantage.
The TSA hotline is 1-866-289-9673.
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TSA staff are well trained to deal with unruly passengers. Usually, they do everything by the book. But most TSA staff (not supervisors, in general) become immediately flustered when faced with a totally controlled individual who questions them without cursing, raising his voice, gesticulating, etc. The TSA really just don't know what to do. They usually overreact, and then you've got the advantage.
The TSA hotline is 1-866-289-9673.
Bruce
Aug 31, 2006 | 6:53 pm
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Originally Posted by eyecue
We had a pax the other day that was not allowed to fly because he was accusatory.
I really hope there was more to it than this -- this is outrageous. It is not a security risk to be rude, nor is it a legal requirement that one not be rude when they fly.
Sep 1, 2006 | 10:00 am
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The male passenger in the selectee lane made a blanket statement about TSA being a bunch of thieves. He then went on to question the intelligence of the TSO checking his bag. Then he gave the LEO a library card for ID. Then he made remarks to the GSC. He was not allowed to fly.
Sep 1, 2006 | 10:26 am
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TSA has only a very few thieves. That accusation was unfair. I also question the intelligence of some TSA staff -- and the questions are legitimate! But the supervisors are generally quite intelligent and sophisticated; no complaints there at all. If the library card has a picture, then what's the problem? It's issued by a government, right? I don't know about the "remarks" to the GSC, so I can't comment on them.
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Sep 1, 2006 | 10:35 am
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Originally Posted by bdschobel
TSA has only a very few thieves. That accusation was unfair. I also question the intelligence of some TSA staff -- and the questions are legitimate! But the supervisors are generally quite intelligent and sophisticated; no complaints there at all. If the library card has a picture, then what's the problem? It's issued by a government, right? I don't know about the "remarks" to the GSC, so I can't comment on them.
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Likely, he went home and took a cold shower and went back the next day and kept his mouth shut and was allowed to fly . . .
Sep 1, 2006 | 11:08 am
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Originally Posted by eyecue
The male passenger in the selectee lane made a blanket statement about TSA being a bunch of thieves. He then went on to question the intelligence of the TSO checking his bag. Then he gave the LEO a library card for ID. Then he made remarks to the GSC. He was not allowed to fly.