amorris311
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I don't know. That's why I'm asking.You think there isn't?
I don't know. That's why I'm asking.You think there isn't?
So I've just thought of this...
The passenger terminal uses TSA for screening, but what about the cargo ramp? I've never ridden on UPS or Fedex, but I imagine people getting access to airplanes over there have to go through some sort of screening to get into the sterile area. Also, I can't imagine that there are smurfs over there doing that screening, and I'm pretty sure someone told me it's contracted out. How accurate is that?
AND if that IS accurate, what's stopping airlines or airports (whomever is in charge of that crap) from just contracting out the screening in the passenger terminals?
ORD is s mess. 3+ hours from what the news says. Even T2 had a long line today. KCM for the win.jskibo said:Still short at GRR Thank Allah for Platinum status, don't have to wait with the unwashed masses!
I don't know. That's why I'm asking.
Yesterday I was expecting a mess at ORD. A TV crew was filming the AA side (T2) looked a little busier than normal.ORD is s mess. 3+ hours from what the news says. Even T2 had a long line today. KCM for the win.
in the Pre Check line trying to empty their bag in the bin and take off shoes and jacket......
I'm pretty anti-government waste but unfortunately what you say is correct. "Privatization" is usually just government speak for wasting even more money even more inefficiently.It's hardly TSA's fault that Congress fail to allocate money. Indeed, that's part of a plan that has worked time and time again — under fund something you want to privatize and, when it fails, you say, "See? Government doesn't work. Told ya. Time to pay a contractor to do it for us." Invariably the contractor charges three times as much for the same service, the employees gets less than half as much, and Congress all of a sudden have no problems finding funding for the contractor that they were loathe to allocate when it was a government service.
If they're in the Pre Check line, they shouldn't be taking off their shoes and jackets. That's the whole point of the Pre line.
If they're in the Pre Check line, they shouldn't be taking off their shoes and jackets. That's the whole point of the Pre line.
Chicago news tonight talked about councilman and mayor discussions to add non TSA but trained people or going full private. Now a high rep from TSA in coming to town tomorrow.Nark said:Yesterday I was expecting a mess at ORD. A TV crew was filming the AA side (T2) looked a little busier than normal. I walked to T3 where the LCC's hang out and it wasn't busy at all. I'll see what it's like tomorrow.
and if you set off the machine you still have to take your shoes off, even in uniform. 8)Cptnchia said:If they're in the Pre Check line, they shouldn't be taking off their shoes and jackets. That's the whole point of the Pre line.
Chicago news tonight talked about councilman and mayor discussions to add non TSA but trained people or going full private. Now a high rep from TSA in coming to town tomorrow.
Today around 10am. Almost a ghost on my end. AA side didn't look too busy (more than normal).Chicago news tonight talked about councilman and mayor discussions to add non TSA but trained people or going full private. Now a high rep from TSA in coming to town tomorrow.
Exactly. They are unionized and they stole this play right out of the Union playbook. Sadly, they are good at doing a terrible job.i think this has absolutely zero to do with baggage fees. I think this is the TSA slowing everything down and posturing to say overtime is required
DHS to airlines: get rid of baggage fees in order to reduce the number of bags coming through security that have to be screened, which results in slower service.
You say that like they were excellent at their job prior to being unionized. Before you go on a union bashing campaign let's remember that they have a history of being inept at their jobs.Exactly. They are unionized and they stole this play right out of the Union playbook. Sadly, they are good at doing a terrible job.
DHS to airlines: get rid of baggage fees in order to reduce the number of bags coming through security that have to be screened, which results in slower service.
When did I bash the union? Other than being against government entities having unions, I am pro-union. The point being is that the TSA is holding the flying public hostage.You say that like they were excellent at their job prior to being unionized. Before you go on a union bashing campaign let's remember that they have a history of being inept at their jobs.