The TSA Experience

Re: TSA and Jumpseating

double_d said:
Just wondering if anyone has had any recent issues with TSA not granting access to jumps without a boarding pass. I haven't traveled in a while but when I do I always go with slacks and a tie (non-uniform cause I'm dispatch) and usually stroll through the crew line. The only time I ever ran into a problem was at DFW about 6-7 months ago. The TSA gal who initially checked my ID at the crew line entrance had no questions, but the TSA dude on the other side of the metal detector (who talked as though he was on the same level as Chuck Norris) gave me all sorts of issues. The clueless TSA supervisor was called over who escorted me over to the airline ticket counter (shoes and bag still on the belt) where the ticket agent just laughed and told him to let me through.

Have they cleaned up their act lately or should I just arrive early and get a gate pass to save myself the trouble? And is it me or did the TSA seem to take a nose dive down the pooper when they got those spiffy new blue uniforms and badges?
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Do *NOT* get a boarding pass to jumpseat. That just enables their crazy behavior. Always ask for a sup if you're given trouble. Also - if your carrier has access to it, ask your security group for a copy of the regulations in case the TSA gives you trouble - it gives you guidance as to what they're doing right (hah hah not really) and what they're screwing up.
 
Re: TSA and Jumpseating

cencal83406 said:
Do *NOT* get a boarding pass to jumpseat.
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Wouldn't getting a boarding pass at the ticket counter put your name on the list that much sooner? For carriers whose jumpseat boarding policy are akin to first come first serve it seems like that could be a bit of an advantage.
 
Re: TSA and Jumpseating

TallFlyer said:
Wouldn't getting a boarding pass at the ticket counter put your name on the list that much sooner? For carriers whose jumpseat boarding policy are akin to first come first serve it seems like that could be a bit of an advantage.
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Ok my bad... get a boarding pass. But don't SHOW it to the TSA.

As far as "in airport" operations, my company jumpseat agreement with Delta precludes me from listing at another GATE than the one that the flight is leaving from. I'm sure I could go to the ticket counter... but "I'unno"....
 
cencal83406 said:
A couple of things....

Not that it really makes a difference, except to the -retentive screener looking through your bags, but is the limit "3.4 oz" or "3 oz"...

why is it that you can't bring more than this finite amount through the checkpoint, yet, on the other side, there are myriad bottles that can contain a volume much greater than this 3 oz.... in other words, how many 3 oz bottles can you and 10 friends fit in your 1 quart-sized plastic bag, and subsequently transfer into a larger bottle bought legitimately on the concourse, to create a bomb... sounds suspiciously as legal as 19 guys going through security with box cutters....

why on earth does the UNIFORM of a crew member make a difference? If you can display a badge, the screeners don't have to make a big deal of that you've got different sized liquids/gels/aerosols... nope! Of course they have to make a big deal. Funny how a controlled badge doesn't provide the same "access" as a uniform that can be pieced together by anyone on the internet. Especially since many screeners give nary a glance at the badge. "Who is this" "Delta Connection" "oh ok keep going"...

Finally, I was subject to the "puffer" in uniform on duty in Cinncinnati... I mean, c'mon. I fly an airplane, it wouldn't be that hard to kill people, so why would I really risk getting caught with explosive residue?

P.S. Hope your pat downs don't go like this:

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thanks for that :rotfl::rotfl:
 
That was a good article-! Maybe I will ask about secondary screening next time I go through Atlanta......mmm

Maybe not--I don't want to miss my flight--:D
 
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