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In reply to the discussion: Once again, I experienced zero problems with the TSA. [View all]snowybirdie
(5,191 posts)37. As a senior
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.
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fly through ewr (newark, nj) a few times and lemme know if you feel the same way ;)
unblock
Sep 2017
#2
I've gone through EWR a few times and it was always quick, but I tend to get early flights...
bettyellen
Sep 2017
#55
Believe it or not, my last encounter with them was at a Grayhound bus station.
Buns_of_Fire
Sep 2017
#17
I always have a problem with TSA. I am a 70 year old white woman. Always get the wand.
Shrike47
Sep 2017
#16
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
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
That has been our experience on several flights, out of several airports since we
karynnj
Sep 2017
#45
Why do I need a passport for domestic flights - if it should suddenly come up?
yallerdawg
Sep 2017
#81
And loyal Italians appreciated Mussolini's strict railroad schedule management, I'm sure.
appal_jack
Sep 2017
#53