TSA brilliance strikes again!

[79%N1]

First off, we we all - en mass - refused to cut and stood in long line, delaying departures then the airlines would force a change or deal with late flights nationwide every day.

Next, I thought as crew members, we were exempt from the liquids/gels ban?!?!? Why on earth then, are we subject to these machines??? Our company has told us we now have to keep our liquids separate for inspection. What's up with this crap?

Lastly, I thought crew pass was to be expedited nationwide after that body scanner fiasco! Whats going on here?!?!?!?

 

[Stifler's Mom]

Problem is, some of our duty in locations are the gate, and not the curb or ticket counter. So do we cut in line, or leave the hotel 10-15 minutes earlier so we can all stand in line with the passengers?

 

[fastback]

I just tell them "All employees go to the front of the line, including crewmembers." I usually get the ******************************y roll of the eyes from the comment-maker, indicating that he acknowledges he has not been slighted by a self-entitled airline pilot, and also indicating that he is in fact a ******************************bag.

 

[zonejumper]

Sounds like a walk in the park compared to the complete absence of crew lanes at LGA. At least there weren't a few years ago. Try blasting your way in front of a bunch of New Yorkers in a hurry.

LGA does have crew lines.. I'm told by TSA to use them even when I'm in line without a uniform while commercialing.

 

[CRJ puppy]

LGA does have crew lines.. I'm told by TSA to use them even when I'm in line without a uniform while commercialing.

LGA employee lines yes, depending on which terminal you are at. Some yes. Some no.

 

[B727FA]

Love it, ZoneJumper!

Delta Term doesn't have crew lanes, but they are pretty good about moving us up.

 

[twighead]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZrVYeMBfqQ

 

[Lowrider717]

The beatings will continue until morale improves, or until you no longer desire to act like a human with certain unalienable rights.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced 29 airports which are set to receive recently purchased millimeter wave Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) machines. The machines will be deployed with new automated target recognition software designed to enhance privacy by eliminating passenger-specific images while improving throughput capabilities and streamlining the checkpoint screening process.
"We remain committed to implementing technologies that strengthen passenger privacy while ensuring the highest level of security," said TSA Administrator John S. Pistole. "In addition to improving the passenger experience at the checkpoint, advanced imaging technology continues to give us the greatest opportunity to detect and deter evolving threats to aviation."

TSA plans to deploy units to the following airports in the coming months:

- Akron-Canton Regional (CAK)

- Albany International (ALB)

- Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS)

- Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

- Bishop International (FNT)

- Casper/Natrona County International (CPR)

- Chattanooga Metropolitan (CHA)

- Daytona Beach International (DAB)

- Durango-La Plata County (DRO)

- Gainesville Regional (GNV)

- Hilo International (ITO)

- Kahului (OGG)

- Killeen Fort Hood Regional (GRK)

- Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS)

- Lansing Capital City (LAN)

- Manchester Boston Regional (MHT)

- Meadows Field (BFL)

- Norfolk International (ORF)

- Pensacola Regional (PNS)

- Peoria International (PIA)

- Plattsburgh International (PBG)

- Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal (RDM)

- Rochester International (RST)

- Rogue Valley International-Medford (MFR)

- South Bend (SBN)

- Stewart International (SWF)

- Tallahassee Regional (TLH)

- Wendover (ENV)

- Youngstown-Warren Regional (YNG)

 

[Full of LUV]

The beatings will continue until morale improves, or until you no longer desire to act like a human with certain unalienable rights.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced 29 airports which are set to receive recently purchased millimeter wave Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) machines. The machines will be deployed with new automated target recognition software designed to enhance privacy by eliminating passenger-specific images while improving throughput capabilities and streamlining the checkpoint screening process.
"We remain committed to implementing technologies that strengthen passenger privacy while ensuring the highest level of security," said TSA Administrator John S. Pistole. "In addition to improving the passenger experience at the checkpoint, advanced imaging technology continues to give us the greatest opportunity to detect and deter evolving threats to aviation."

TSA plans to deploy units to the following airports in the coming months:

- Akron-Canton Regional (CAK)

- Albany International (ALB)

- Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS)

- Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

- Bishop International (FNT)

- Casper/Natrona County International (CPR)

- Chattanooga Metropolitan (CHA)

- Daytona Beach International (DAB)

- Durango-La Plata County (DRO)

- Gainesville Regional (GNV)

- Hilo International (ITO)

- Kahului (OGG)

- Killeen Fort Hood Regional (GRK)

- Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS)

- Lansing Capital City (LAN)

- Manchester Boston Regional (MHT)

- Meadows Field (BFL)

- Norfolk International (ORF)

- Pensacola Regional (PNS)

- Peoria International (PIA)

- Plattsburgh International (PBG)

- Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal (RDM)

- Rochester International (RST)

- Rogue Valley International-Medford (MFR)

- South Bend (SBN)

- Stewart International (SWF)

- Tallahassee Regional (TLH)

- Wendover (ENV)

- Youngstown-Warren Regional (YNG)

All are apparent hotbeds of "liquids in carryons" activity. Especially Hilo and Kalahui, you see water bottles attempting to sneak on all the time..... great use of my tax dollars, not.

 

[Full of LUV]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZrVYeMBfqQ

That's good, this is even more apropo though.

http://www.talkairline.com/aviation-videos-pictures/videos/440/tsa-training-snl-skit