Ten tips to make your trip through the airport security checkpoint easier on everyone

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1-26-2010 @ 10:03AM

Emland said...

I don't know if this is still policy, but it was when I worked for the TSA. If the patdown corral is empty when you are approaching the checkpoint, hang back and let someone else go first. It used to be SOP that the first person through after a lag time was designated the next "random selectee" for a patdown.

I think the biggest thing that slowed down the checkpoint when I was working was people waiting until the last minute to divest their junk. Getting yourself organized is key. Also, bitching and moaning about unlawful search and seizure might gain you points with your fellow passengers, but the screeners don't give a tinker's dam and it won't get your through any faster.

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