I CLEARED SECURITY WITHOUT A PHOTO ID CHECK
Jun 15, 2002 | 2:37 pm
#16
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Two very important things to keep in mind-
(1) One does not normally need to SHOUT on FT by using all caps
(2) Photo ID has absolutely nothing to do with airline security or passenger safety (eg 19 of the 19 9/11 hijackers had govt issued photo ID). It has a lot to do with passengers exchanging tickets to save some time or money
MisterNice
(1) One does not normally need to SHOUT on FT by using all caps
(2) Photo ID has absolutely nothing to do with airline security or passenger safety (eg 19 of the 19 9/11 hijackers had govt issued photo ID). It has a lot to do with passengers exchanging tickets to save some time or money
MisterNice
Jun 16, 2002 | 12:50 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by TrAAin:
As hard as it may be to believe, I find it embarassing. Returning from MCO monday on US 334 (MCO-PHL) I was clearing security and the Argenbright agent simply told me and about 15-20 other people pass through before being reprimanded by her supervisor. I have written letters to Argenbright, US Airways and the Orlando International Airport [..] </font>
As hard as it may be to believe, I find it embarassing. Returning from MCO monday on US 334 (MCO-PHL) I was clearing security and the Argenbright agent simply told me and about 15-20 other people pass through before being reprimanded by her supervisor. I have written letters to Argenbright, US Airways and the Orlando International Airport [..] </font>
As noted by others, it only requires a ticket, a boarding pass, a printed itinerary, or a lounge card to be permitted through to be screened. The point of checking for those items is to only permit people through to be screened who have need to be in the secure area beyond the checkpoint. That reduces the number of people the checkpoint has to screen and hopefully lets them do a better job of it.
A photo-id does little to help security at the checkpoint. And your spew about failure to check ids at the security checkpoint resulting in another incident isn't very clever as the 9/11 hijackers all had photo ids.
While many terminal checkpoints still ask for photo ids to go though, more and more are sensibly skipping the check.
Also, TrAAin, you made another mistake ... and that was thinking this topic has anything remotely to do with "Discussion of the latest frequent flyer program buzz...", which happens to be the charter of "MilesBuzz!".
[This message has been edited by Quokka (edited 06-16-2002).]
Jun 16, 2002 | 12:56 pm
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My God, what is this world coming to??? The next thing you know, you'll be able to saunter down the street without being IDed or frisked. Or you might even be able to assemble with a few of your friends in a public place without being dispersed. Who knows, you might even be able to say (most things) what you like with out reprecussions or read any book you choose. Danger, Will Robinson, Danger!!!
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by TrAAin:
As hard as it may be to believe, I find it embarassing. Returning from MCO monday on US 334 (MCO-PHL) I was clearing security and the Argenbright agent simply told me and about 15-20 other people pass through before being reprimanded by her supervisor. I have written letters to Argenbright, US Airways and the Orlando International Airport and honestly it is incidents like these which make me fearful about another 9/11 type incident. Anyone else have this happen to them?</font>
As hard as it may be to believe, I find it embarassing. Returning from MCO monday on US 334 (MCO-PHL) I was clearing security and the Argenbright agent simply told me and about 15-20 other people pass through before being reprimanded by her supervisor. I have written letters to Argenbright, US Airways and the Orlando International Airport and honestly it is incidents like these which make me fearful about another 9/11 type incident. Anyone else have this happen to them?</font>
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"Give me Liberty or give me Death." - Patrick Henry
Jun 16, 2002 | 1:10 pm
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I believe a gov't issued ID is required (when asked). A photo is not required nor is a currently valid ID. SoO any ID with any or no expiration date and any or no photo is acceptable.
I think the TSA site says so in one of their downloadable documents.
I think the TSA site says so in one of their downloadable documents.