Returned to the Watch List
Nov 5, 2006 | 5:18 pm
#1
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Programs: WN CP
Posts: 6,360
Returned to the Watch List
I found myself returned to TSA watch list hell this weekend.
I was originally affected by the watch list back in January 2005. After submitting my information to the Traveler Identity Verification Program, I was finally able to use OLCI again in November 2005. Now I am back to square one. The WN agent I checked in with at PHX said his terminal showed me as already "cleared" despite my OLCI troubles and before he could "clear" me. The WN agent at LAS said I did not show as "cleared" on her terminal.
Has anyone experienced this or have any insight to share? I am loath to submit my information to the TIVP again and suffer another year of checkin lines, but can't think of any other options. I doubt the TSA call center will have any answers, but will try tomorrow anyway.
I was originally affected by the watch list back in January 2005. After submitting my information to the Traveler Identity Verification Program, I was finally able to use OLCI again in November 2005. Now I am back to square one. The WN agent I checked in with at PHX said his terminal showed me as already "cleared" despite my OLCI troubles and before he could "clear" me. The WN agent at LAS said I did not show as "cleared" on her terminal.
Has anyone experienced this or have any insight to share? I am loath to submit my information to the TIVP again and suffer another year of checkin lines, but can't think of any other options. I doubt the TSA call center will have any answers, but will try tomorrow anyway.
Nov 5, 2006 | 5:36 pm
#2
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: DCA / WAS
Programs: DL 2+ million/PM, YX, Marriott Plt, *wood gold, HHonors, CO Plt, UA, AA EXP, WN, AGR
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I'd start with my congressional and senatorial offices. And if that doesn't work, talk to the "troubleshooter" desk at your local TV station/newspaper. We're in November sweeps, and stories about folks suffering at the hands of the government are always winners.
Nov 5, 2006 | 11:00 pm
#3
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Watchlisted by the prejudiced, en route to purgatory
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Local media involvement, supplemented by contacting federal reps, wouldn't hurt.
Have you tried checking in for flights using variations of name and/or name order?
Have you tried checking in for flights using variations of name and/or name order?