TSA Experiences

[clay]

Was in the Caribbean a couple weeks ago. Going through customs on St. Croix as we arrived was a breeze.
As we left, I was in a WC (having just had my knee replaced 7 weeks prior to) going through customs to depart island. I was scanned, had the wand all over me PLUS a patdown over my whole body!! A female agent did the exam. My partner and gate agent who were escorting me through were on other side, laughing so hard at me...my "expression" was funny they say. Of course, I was shaking so hard....BUT NOT due to exam. I was afraid for take off. It was a mini hurricane going on at time of departure. ALL I could see was that huge mountain we had to climb up and over on takeoff! Whew.
My TSA experience was very pleasant. Their job is a difficult one, to say the least! I applaud them.
BTW, the metal prosthetic in my knee...was NO issue at all. I even had my card stating such..they weren't even interested in that at all.
Thank you, TSA!!!

[Andrea]

TSA worker accused of attacking colleague with box cutter

http://www.ajc.com/news/news/tsa-worker-accused-of-attacking-colleague-with-box/ngCbH/

The good news is he had passed his background check....../end sarcasm

[Andrea]

Say Hello to Higher Airline Ticket Fees Next Month

http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2014/06/19/say-hello-to-higher-airline-ticket-fees-next-month/

"The agreement raised the fees to a flat rate of $5.60 added to each leg of a trip from $2.50 for a nonstop flight, or $5 for a trip with a layover.

The TSA is looking to charge an extra $5.60 fee for each leg of the flight where there is a connection of more than four hours."

[Andrea]

Don't forget these people are hired to keep us safe and they must pass rigorous background checks.....

TSA agent arrested after drugs found inside SW Miami-Dade home

http://www.wsvn.com/story/25840586/woman-arrested-after-drugs-tsa-uniforms-found-inside-sw-miami-dade-home

"According to Daniels' arrest affidavit, a search warrant was executed at her home, located on the 11300 block of Southwest 245th Street in Southwest Miami-Dade, Saturday. Detectives found large amounts of cocaine and marijuana, as well as a loaded Beretta PX4 handgun"

"The complaint also states Daniels' four children were home during drug transactions"

[Andrea]

Stowaway Arrested at LAX After Boarding Flight from San Jose

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Marilyn-Hartman-LAX-Stowaway-Arrested-Southwest-Flight-from-San-Jose-270076971.html

A woman who tried unsuccessfully several times to stow away aboard planes at San Francisco International Airport has breached security at another Bay Area airport. This time the plane took off with her on board.

Marilyn Hartman, 62, managed to navigate through security at Mineta San Jose International Airport on Monday night – without a proper boarding pass – and got on Southwest Airlines Flight 3785 to Los Angeles International Airport, NBC Bay Area’s Investigative Unit has learned. She apparently bypassed a document checker after a couple of failed attempts.

(Bolding mine)

[Andrea]

Video: TSA Demands to Conduct Full Body Pat Down on Man After His Plane Already Landed

http://www.infowars.com/video-tsa-demands-to-conduct-full-body-pat-down-on-man-after-his-plane-already-landed/

"TSA agents demanded to conduct a full body pat down on a man after he had already landed and was set to leave Denver Airport in a security mix up that was caught on camera.

Kahler Nygard flew from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Denver last Saturday but was told to exit the plane before all other passengers before being met by TSA agents at the gate.

Video of the incident shows Nygard asking if he is being detained by TSA agents as an officer requests that Nygard follow him into a private screening room."

[Andrea]

Shirtless, greasy, barefoot man tried to stow away on JetBlue plane

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/...918-story.html

"Hall, 32, of Orlando, was arrested Thursday after he burrowed his way under a fence into a restricted area of the Orlando International Airport then climbed into the wheel well of an airliner hoping for a free ride to the Big Apple.

Orlando police say Hall walked about eight miles from Oak Ridge Road to the airport then spent hours inside the wheel well before he finally got out and was spotted standing on the tarmac by a JetBlue Airline employee.

Hall was shirtless, greasy and barefoot standing near a light pole."