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snowybirdie

(5,191 posts)
37. As a senior
Mon Sep 25, 2017, 12:03 PM
Sep 2017

with a knee implant, I totally resent them bringing me aside while leaving my purse and valuables on the bench, feeling me up in public and forcing me to trot around a dirty airport without shoes. And all I have to do to prevent that is to pay the govt. to be put on a special list. Something is very wrong with the system.

I haven't had problem with TSA since they were formed. brooklynite Sep 2017 #1
Actually, neither have I, although MineralMan Sep 2017 #5
fly through ewr (newark, nj) a few times and lemme know if you feel the same way ;) unblock Sep 2017 #2
I have never flown to or from EWR. MineralMan Sep 2017 #8
about 3 years ago. flew through la guardia a couple weeks ago. unblock Sep 2017 #15
Different airports are different, for sure. MineralMan Sep 2017 #29
I've gone through EWR a few times and it was always quick, but I tend to get early flights... bettyellen Sep 2017 #55
EWR is my departure airport of choice crazycatlady Sep 2017 #23
They are rude as hell at Newark. a la izquierda Sep 2017 #77
I've had no real problems with TSA Girard442 Sep 2017 #3
Did you have any issues... ret5hd Sep 2017 #4
No, I can't say that I did. MineralMan Sep 2017 #9
Seemed to bother you in the past. ret5hd Sep 2017 #12
Hmm... MineralMan Sep 2017 #18
Please do. ret5hd Sep 2017 #20
Nah. There's no need. MineralMan Sep 2017 #22
Who cares what any fellow passengers are wearing? cwydro Sep 2017 #50
Exactly my point. ret5hd Sep 2017 #72
I've had no problems with them for over five years now. Buns_of_Fire Sep 2017 #6
Well, if you don't fly, you'll never have a problem, I guess. MineralMan Sep 2017 #11
Believe it or not, my last encounter with them was at a Grayhound bus station. Buns_of_Fire Sep 2017 #17
Pocket knives. I just leave mine at home. MineralMan Sep 2017 #21
I go through TSA almost 100 times a year FLPanhandle Sep 2017 #7
I no longer fly frequently, but used to. MineralMan Sep 2017 #13
I Haven't Had RobinA Sep 2017 #10
I've avoided British Airways for 30 years. defacto7 Sep 2017 #32
I Will Not RobinA Sep 2017 #73
Lol. Elderly white guy has no problem with TSA. Film at 11 Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2017 #14
I didn't notice anyone else having a problem, either, MineralMan Sep 2017 #24
I just drove from Chicago to Tampa Bay and back. Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2017 #28
That's too long a drive for me, really. MineralMan Sep 2017 #30
I grew up in an airline family. We flew everywhere. Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2017 #36
That's unfortunate. In my younger years, MineralMan Sep 2017 #40
What's a yute? PJMcK Sep 2017 #76
Did you really drive to Tampa Bay? snooper2 Sep 2017 #97
Yes. Why? Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2017 #98
That's what I was thinking. Weekend Warrior Sep 2017 #60
11's too late. Voltaire2 Sep 2017 #70
I always have a problem with TSA. I am a 70 year old white woman. Always get the wand. Shrike47 Sep 2017 #16
Do you have any joint replacements or implanted devices? MineralMan Sep 2017 #25
No, nary an implant. My personal belief is that it's because I'm overweight. Shrike47 Sep 2017 #51
I've only been frog marched out of an airport once by 5 burly TSA males HipChick Sep 2017 #19
Yeah. It can be frustrating at times. MineralMan Sep 2017 #26
99.9 of the time I am TSA Pre-check now...as long as the airport, I am flying out of has one HipChick Sep 2017 #35
I normally am, too. MineralMan Sep 2017 #38
It's all such bull$hit. All for show. mnhtnbb Sep 2017 #27
My wife has a hip replacement. She tells the ID checker at the TSA MineralMan Sep 2017 #31
Yeah, while they are busy patting down joint replacements, 95% of banned items mnhtnbb Sep 2017 #39
Well, I choose not to be bothered by any of that. MineralMan Sep 2017 #42
It really depends on which airports you use obamanut2012 Sep 2017 #33
I noticed that I got better treatment customerserviceguy Sep 2017 #34
As soon as my renewed passport arrives, I'll be using that. MineralMan Sep 2017 #43
As a senior snowybirdie Sep 2017 #37
To get global entry which gives you TSA precheck and easy customs when returning to the country, karynnj Sep 2017 #49
I fly internationally many times a year and was happy to spend $$ to get on the special list. a la izquierda Sep 2017 #79
It is actually kind of nice, after walking so long you get to take off your shoes, relax for a sec snooper2 Sep 2017 #99
TSA precheck is wonderful Gothmog Sep 2017 #41
Yes it is. The airline I fly usually gives me a precheck boarding pass. MineralMan Sep 2017 #44
Does Precheck RobinA Sep 2017 #74
It does snowybirdie Sep 2017 #96
That has been our experience on several flights, out of several airports since we karynnj Sep 2017 #45
I've never had an issue other than the occasional defacto7 Sep 2017 #46
What about new 'drivers license' ID to pass TSA? yallerdawg Sep 2017 #47
Yes, when that goes into actual effect, you'll have to have MineralMan Sep 2017 #48
A valid passport solves that problem SoCalNative Sep 2017 #80
Why do I need a passport for domestic flights - if it should suddenly come up? yallerdawg Sep 2017 #81
Always a good idea to have one in general SoCalNative Sep 2017 #82
Where would I get this thing I've never needed... yallerdawg Sep 2017 #83
You can apply SoCalNative Sep 2017 #84
The only time I enter Federal courthouse is jury duty. yallerdawg Sep 2017 #87
The fee for a passport is now $110. MineralMan Sep 2017 #86
Holy shit! yallerdawg Sep 2017 #88
I know. It's spendy. MineralMan Sep 2017 #91
TSA loves me and Croney Sep 2017 #52
Anyone with joint replacements or implants should just tell MineralMan Sep 2017 #57
I've found that just saying I BEEP is the fastest. Croney Sep 2017 #64
Yeah, that would work too, I suppose. MineralMan Sep 2017 #65
My husband says he has knee replacements KentuckyWoman Sep 2017 #89
And loyal Italians appreciated Mussolini's strict railroad schedule management, I'm sure. appal_jack Sep 2017 #53
Really mnhtnbb Sep 2017 #56
As I said, google and find out how many weapons ARE found: MineralMan Sep 2017 #62
How about you giving it a try yourself FLPanhandle Sep 2017 #67
I don't have to leave it at home. I can put it in a checked bag. MineralMan Sep 2017 #58
i have never had issues with TSA.. they have always been polite... samnsara Sep 2017 #54
It depends very much on where you are, when, and The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2017 #59
I suppose so, but knowing the rules and being prepared MineralMan Sep 2017 #63
I Recently Flew RobinA Sep 2017 #75
Yes. Stuff like that is common with inexperienced travelers. MineralMan Sep 2017 #90
I think I'm the only one who does not mind the baggage carousel crazycatlady Sep 2017 #92
I understand. Most of the time when my wife and I travel, MineralMan Sep 2017 #94
Best part about gate check crazycatlady Sep 2017 #95
My husband and I both paid to get the TSA pass. 3catwoman3 Sep 2017 #61
Just an allegorical warning if you ever fly out of Atlanta (Don't say I never told you) DFW Sep 2017 #66
Senior, white, male. No big surprise there. WoonTars Sep 2017 #68
Personally, I suspect some gray hair helps. n/t pnwmom Sep 2017 #69
imagine you have a muslim name. Voltaire2 Sep 2017 #71
my son has an unusual name and even though Phentex Sep 2017 #85
my only problem handmade34 Sep 2017 #78
I've never had a problem either left-of-center2012 Sep 2017 #93
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