Javier Julio

A U.S. citizen's TSA encounter on arriving from an international flight and refusing pat-down

I thought being scanned or receiving a pat-down was only an issue on departures but now non and U.S. citizens are being scanned on arriving from international flights. This is a great look into how its not just TSA that is involved on refusals but airport police and airline management and how neither are willing to accept responsibility on making a decision. Talk about disorganized. It cost this man almost 3 hours but he was escorted out the airport without being scanned or receiving a pat-down. He didn’t mind. It’s what he wanted and he did it. Nicely done!

New TSA pat-down procedure being introduced in all U.S. airports

Passengers should continue to expect “an unpredictable mix of security layers that include explosives trace detection, advanced imaging technology, canine teams, among others.”

In a statement CNN received from the TSA they pointed out that: ”passengers who opt out of advanced imaging technology screening will receive alternate screening to include a thorough pat-down.”

One traveler said: ”It appears once you enter the security area, passengers forfeit their rights. There were no signs, video information, etc. at the entrance of the security area at the airport. Why?”

Is this going to far?