Tucson TSA
Aug 24, 2006 | 11:10 am
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Tucson TSA
I just went through Tucson and was pleasantly suprised to be greeted with a smile and a pleasant "good morning" as I went through security. That was nice.
Aug 24, 2006 | 11:34 am
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Originally Posted by lianluo
I just went through Tucson and was pleasantly suprised to be greeted with a smile and a pleasant "good morning" as I went through security. That was nice.
^ - this should be a model for the other TSA stations.
Aug 24, 2006 | 11:40 am
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Originally Posted by bnarayan1511
I've posted about Tucson TSA before. I fly through here every week and this is, without question, one of the best TSA stations I've seen (except for one "Tin Hitler" who shall remain nameless)
^ - this should be a model for the other TSA stations.
^ - this should be a model for the other TSA stations.
And I would like to acknowledge the Hawai'i TSA: "Vigilance with Aloha."
Aug 24, 2006 | 12:22 pm
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Originally Posted by kaukau
And I would like to acknowledge the Hawai'i TSA: "Vigilance with Aloha."
Aug 24, 2006 | 12:25 pm
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Originally Posted by bocastephen
Are you sure? Most of the TSA folks in Hawai'i are known for their distinct lack of Aloha, especially at HNL and OGG. I found some decent screeners at KOA, but that was probably due to them baking out in the sun all day.
Oops, I guess it's cause I know them all! (small island) - but I wouldn't want to paint it!
Aug 24, 2006 | 12:39 pm
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Originally Posted by lianluo
I just went through Tucson and was pleasantly suprised to be greeted with a smile and a pleasant "good morning" as I went through security. That was nice.
Aug 24, 2006 | 12:49 pm
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Originally Posted by timstravel
Do you still have to show your ID/BP three times within a distance of 30 yards?
Aug 24, 2006 | 1:32 pm
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One airport I have never, ever had a problem with any sort of attitude or nonsense is ROA. I have, however, witnessed nonsense there a couple of times (ther BP checker handing SSSS people a little tag to carry through the WTMD with them, which would cause it to alarm, for instance--what kind of "logic" was that?)
Most of the small airports I travel to seem to be that way; the screeners are "more connected" to the passengers and seem to want to do their jobs well yet remain pleasant, whereas those at a large airport seem to just want to do a job (and not do it well, either).
Most of the small airports I travel to seem to be that way; the screeners are "more connected" to the passengers and seem to want to do their jobs well yet remain pleasant, whereas those at a large airport seem to just want to do a job (and not do it well, either).
Aug 24, 2006 | 1:48 pm
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I've found MSP to be not too bad, although I fly out at the same time every week, so they more or less know me (especially the ID-checker guy, who is not technically TSA anyway). SEA was always pretty friendly when I went through there frequently, although again it was at a slow time late at night. IND I found to be more anal than most; I was asked to remove my driver's license from the ID case I carry it in, because the expiration date wasn't showing clearly (when the license expires, it's still a form of identification; I've just lost my driving privileges until/unless I renew it--so why should this matter for flying?). I've never been asked to do this anywhere else. (Not sure if this was a TSA person or not.)
Aug 24, 2006 | 1:57 pm
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Originally Posted by Points Scrounger
My vote for the nicest TSA staff (that I've encountered): DAY
The pits: TPA
The pits: TPA
Aug 24, 2006 | 2:01 pm
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Originally Posted by exerda
One airport I have never, ever had a problem with any sort of attitude or nonsense is ROA. I have, however, witnessed nonsense there a couple of times (ther BP checker handing SSSS people a little tag to carry through the WTMD with them, which would cause it to alarm, for instance--what kind of "logic" was that?)
Most of the small airports I travel to seem to be that way; the screeners are "more connected" to the passengers and seem to want to do their jobs well yet remain pleasant, whereas those at a large airport seem to just want to do a job (and not do it well, either).
Most of the small airports I travel to seem to be that way; the screeners are "more connected" to the passengers and seem to want to do their jobs well yet remain pleasant, whereas those at a large airport seem to just want to do a job (and not do it well, either).
Aug 24, 2006 | 2:03 pm
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Originally Posted by BNA_flyer
I've found MSP to be not too bad, although I fly out at the same time every week, so they more or less know me (especially the ID-checker guy, who is not technically TSA anyway). SEA was always pretty friendly when I went through there frequently, although again it was at a slow time late at night. IND I found to be more anal than most; I was asked to remove my driver's license from the ID case I carry it in, because the expiration date wasn't showing clearly (when the license expires, it's still a form of identification; I've just lost my driving privileges until/unless I renew it--so why should this matter for flying?). I've never been asked to do this anywhere else. (Not sure if this was a TSA person or not.)
Aug 24, 2006 | 2:05 pm
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Originally Posted by etch5895
This is also due to the fact that they are only filling a few small planes per day and more likely than not avoiding the egotistical more-important-than-thou flying types. FAY is always extremely pleasant and quick to go through, even if it does mean a connecting flight in CLT or ATL.