Useless SSSS
Oct 2, 2005 | 8:38 pm
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Useless SSSS
My wife and I recently flew J from LHR to ORD and she got the dumb SSSS on her boarding pass. Since we each had one carry on, I just took both bags through security. She then only carried a very tiny purse 
, and was cleared quickly. 
Of course I am sure the "bad guys" would not know what the SSSS meant and would not do the same.
, and was cleared quickly. Of course I am sure the "bad guys" would not know what the SSSS meant and would not do the same.
Oct 2, 2005 | 9:05 pm
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I just had my first SSSS experience. I had a bit more inpection than the OP...my bag is swiped with a cloth and, of course, after many, many, flights, I am told my swatch is a "hit"....but this could be a reaction to talcum powder or skin cream product...I am told after a few questions....I let then do their thing and was on my way in about 8 minutes...the head guy was totally un-polite..the other was quite friendly..it was almost like the good cop--bad cop routine in movies.
Oct 2, 2005 | 10:32 pm
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Originally Posted by yvrguy
I just had my first SSSS experience. I had a bit more inpection than the OP...my bag is swiped with a cloth and, of course, after many, many, flights, I am told my swatch is a "hit"....but this could be a reaction to talcum powder or skin cream product...I am told after a few questions....I let then do their thing and was on my way in about 8 minutes...the head guy was totally un-polite..the other was quite friendly..it was almost like the good cop--bad cop routine in movies.
Oct 2, 2005 | 11:36 pm
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Originally Posted by yvrguy
Thanx for the information, bambi47...it is very much appreciated. Chemistry/Science was not my forte in school.
Oct 3, 2005 | 9:13 am
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Thank you again for the great tips, bambi47. Do you by any chance know the policy on actually being close to your belongings? I was quite a distance from my belongings..wallet, passport, etc...and could not see any of the testing. When I asked about collecting my wallet I was told not to worry. I could care less id they tested for whatever, however, I was more concerned with the cash inside. Everything was returned fine but you never know. Thanx again for enlightening me on this subject I have little knowledge about.
Oct 3, 2005 | 1:59 pm
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Originally Posted by yvrguy
Thank you again for the great tips, bambi47. Do you by any chance know the policy on actually being close to your belongings? I was quite a distance from my belongings..wallet, passport, etc...and could not see any of the testing. When I asked about collecting my wallet I was told not to worry. I could care less id they tested for whatever, however, I was more concerned with the cash inside. Everything was returned fine but you never know. Thanx again for enlightening me on this subject I have little knowledge about.
Oct 3, 2005 | 2:03 pm
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What's it called when they scan your bag and then ask if they can go through it? I got that yesterday LAX-SEA. Lady said that they had to "check something". Ended up that my electric toothbrush accidently was pushed on and she thought that it was a ticking sound...uh...nope...kinda sounds like a toothbrush. They even sent it though the scanner again...so dumb.
Oct 3, 2005 | 2:13 pm
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Originally Posted by venice4504
What's it called when they scan your bag and then ask if they can go through it? .
"Manual inspection"
Oct 3, 2005 | 3:31 pm
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Originally Posted by venice4504
Ended up that my electric toothbrush accidently was pushed on and she thought that it was a ticking sound...uh...nope...kinda sounds like a toothbrush.
Oct 3, 2005 | 7:37 pm
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Originally Posted by venice4504
What's it called when they scan your bag and then ask if they can go through it? I got that yesterday LAX-SEA. Lady said that they had to "check something". Ended up that my electric toothbrush accidently was pushed on and she thought that it was a ticking sound...uh...nope...kinda sounds like a toothbrush. They even sent it though the scanner again...so dumb.
redjr...
Oct 3, 2005 | 7:51 pm
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Originally Posted by venice4504
What's it called when they scan your bag and then ask if they can go through it? I got that yesterday LAX-SEA. Lady said that they had to "check something". Ended up that my electric toothbrush accidently was pushed on and she thought that it was a ticking sound...uh...nope...kinda sounds like a toothbrush. They even sent it though the scanner again...so dumb.
Oct 3, 2005 | 8:38 pm
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Venice: In reply to your question "What's it called when they scan your bag and then ask if they can go through it?"
That's called a rhetorical question, or perhaps coercion, because if you want to fly there can be only one answer from you.
Remember, the TSA definition of public frisking is not an insinuation that you are a damned lying terrorist.
Ah, no.
Their definition is "Dignity and respect." It is a PLEDGE, from them to you. Enjoy those cattle pens, sweetie.
That's called a rhetorical question, or perhaps coercion, because if you want to fly there can be only one answer from you.
Remember, the TSA definition of public frisking is not an insinuation that you are a damned lying terrorist.
Ah, no.
Their definition is "Dignity and respect." It is a PLEDGE, from them to you. Enjoy those cattle pens, sweetie.
Oct 3, 2005 | 11:06 pm
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Originally Posted by redjr
It's not everyday that you find something in your bag moving! Would make me suspicious too. Most newer razors (for example) have lock switches to prevent them from turning on in transit - obvious reasons. Maybe they need to put these on toothbrushes...
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