Comments on: Surviving Airport Security http://blog.delta.com/2007/12/17/surviving-security/ Tue, 07 May 2013 18:19:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Ralfinho http://blog.delta.com/2007/12/17/surviving-security/comment-page-1/#comment-1184 Ralfinho Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:22:56 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/12/17/surviving-security/#comment-1184 Some good advice here like from royal-jet-service in #11.
hkneller is right, you always have to remove your shoes. I don’t know, a few years ago it was somewhat optional and I started doing it without being asked by the TSA people. So it was no problem when it became mandatory.

I usually put my cell phone and keys into my carry-on either when reaching the end of the line at security or even earlier. My wallet is either in my jacket or my bag so the only possible metallic thing remaining is my belt’s buckle.

And what I always do is arriving early. When I am through airport security and there are still two hours left? Well, I go to a Crown Room and relax there.

]]> By: hkneller http://blog.delta.com/2007/12/17/surviving-security/comment-page-1/#comment-1125 hkneller Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:50:22 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/12/17/surviving-security/#comment-1125 Many of the points are well taken. As a frequent flyer – I have noted that not all TSA people interpret the rules the same way and you will find inconsistencies in how they execute. Here’s a few tips. If you have a small amount of metal on you, you are OK. I never have to remove my pen or my belt which has a small buckle. You ALWAYS have to remove your shoes, contrary to what Robin said about that in the first post. This will be the case until they get new machines which can detect “stuff” that might be hidden in your shoes. Remove jackets, blazers, coats and put them in a container for Xray, if you don’t they will stop you before going through. Some airports want your shoes on the belt, others don’t mind if you put them in a bin. Some will not care if you put stuff in the bin next to your laptop and others will complain and move it. Best to put the small stuff into a dog food dish, as I call them and NEVER put anything on top of your laptop or that will slow you down (on occasion they let me put my jacket on top but in fairness to the guy running the machine, it clutters his view and slows him down). I have found some screeners are now letting the 3 oz or less liquids go through without being pulled out (I goofed a few times on early morning flights) but don’t test them because they sometimes pull it out and make the bag go back through). Here’s an important point. A container must not exceed the 3 oz. It doesn’t matter if it’s a 6 oz contained that is nearly empty. The container size is the rule, not how much may or may not be in the container. I wear “docker” shoes like boat shoes, slip off easy, no laces, comfortable to travel in. People wearing tie shoes slow things down. My personal biggest frustration isn’t TSA or the screening process but people who are not prepared and don’t know their way around the system. We can’t help that, they are not frequent travelers and during the holidays I have been SO frustrated with what I’ve seen with large families holding up lines because they just don’t know the rules. I wish there were FF security lines at all airports but there just aren’t. Going to the TSA site every once is a while is a good idea because items which were once prohibited are now OK, and they they come up with new items to ban. For instance, lighters are now OK, and so are certain tools under 7″. But that 12 oz bottle of water you try to bring through today is not allowed, whereas before the liquids ban, it was. These TSA people are just trying to do their job and if we follow the rules, we get through quicker and easier. I don’t think it’s going to get better soon, so we just have to make the best of it.

]]> By: firefighter161 http://blog.delta.com/2007/12/17/surviving-security/comment-page-1/#comment-1106 firefighter161 Wed, 26 Dec 2007 21:45:19 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/12/17/surviving-security/#comment-1106 Hello,

I want to agree with another user’s comment. (and probably offend everyone)

Please take no offense to my comment, but I don’t care about “One Stop to Non-Stop New York” or the Sundance film movies.

As a frequent flier who starts and ends every trip in Atlanta, what I really care about is the huge inconvenience of TSA security.

What I care about more than a web page promoting the oft delayed service in and out of the over crowded airports in New York, is getting a registered traveler service in to Atlanta first, and then more places.

PLEASE DELTA, HELP MAKE THIS HAPPEN…

]]> By: golich17 http://blog.delta.com/2007/12/17/surviving-security/comment-page-1/#comment-1086 golich17 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 03:32:04 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/12/17/surviving-security/#comment-1086 O and I almost forgot, try not to wear a belt if you don’t have to. Belts always trip the metal detectors and sometimes, people forget to take them off, which can make your security experience a big hassle. Recently, some of the TSO’s let you “try again” when you go through the metal detector, which I guess is nice, but remember that is SOME NOT ALL.

]]> By: golich17 http://blog.delta.com/2007/12/17/surviving-security/comment-page-1/#comment-1084 golich17 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 03:29:05 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/12/17/surviving-security/#comment-1084 Here in Detroit, security checkpoint lines usually aren’t that long in the Northwest WorldGateway McNamara Terminal. Regardless, I usually have designated items that i’ll wear through security. For example, a pair of pants I own I guess have a small amount of metal on them, which has tripped the metal detector before. They didn’t do anything, they just touched that area and said alright your fine. Anyways, by having a designated outfit so to say always makes my travel experience smooth. During the summer, for guys, wear a pair of shorts, a nice shirt, and flip flops (easy to take off and put back on) if you can. In the winter, a light jacket, a nice shirt, jeans, and athletic shoes, once again if you can. And another thing, always check what’s in your bag! You may think it’s empty when you get it out from storage, but things can be hidden or accidently put into them over time.

]]> By: royal-jet-service http://blog.delta.com/2007/12/17/surviving-security/comment-page-1/#comment-1082 royal-jet-service Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:50:57 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/12/17/surviving-security/#comment-1082 This was a very interesting post, as were the comments. I fly 200,000-250,000 miles a year. Many of the steps others who’ve commented are things that I do — for example, wearing slip-on shoes and keeping my toiletries in my laptop case. Here are some other things I do which I find to be helpful.

1. Arrive early. Airports may not be the most thrilling place for some to spend their time, but I’d much rather clear security with extra time than have to rush through and be nervous. With Wi-Fi, improved airport concessions, and airline lounges I’m generally able to fill the time productively and pleasantly.

2. Be nice. The TSA may not be perfect, but remember, the screeners are charged with carrying out whatever tasks the critters in DC think up — they don’t create the policies. I suspect most folks reading this blog were taught basic manners by thier parents. Let’s remember to treat the screeners with the same courtesy we’d like them to show us.

3. Pack your electronic accessories together. I recently bought a small lightweight plastic box at Walgreen’s in San Francisco, where I live. It cost less than $2 (plus tax). In it I store my laptop and phone charger, and any other electronic accessories I might need, such as a travel-size computer mouse. The box makes it easier to keep everything together, and has helped reduce the number of times my bag has to be rescreened, becuase everything is together. It also saves me from having to scrounge around in my laptop bag to find what I need.

4. Think about what you’re taking. We’re taking a trip, people, we’re not abandoning the Earth for a new solar system, never to return. I am very disciplined about the clothes I pack. I pick one color as the primary one I’ll wear and build around that. I rarely pack more than four days’ worth of clothes — if I’m traveling for very long I’ll find a place to do laundry or send it out at the hotel. I realize this has kept me off People Magazine’s “best dressed list”, but that is a sacrifice I’m willing to make in order to (a) preserve my back and shoulders and (b) ensure my carry-on will fit in most overhead bins.

]]> By: cameo http://blog.delta.com/2007/12/17/surviving-security/comment-page-1/#comment-1068 cameo Thu, 20 Dec 2007 03:17:43 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/12/17/surviving-security/#comment-1068 The greatest investment I have made, was a bottle of Crown Royal. I know this sounds quite strange for a security discussion and while the Whisky was wonderful, the bag it came in has become one of my travel essentials. Before reaching the security line, typically on the shuttle to the terminal – my watch, rings, wallet (minus my ID), belt, chap stick, keys, change and any other loose item makes it into the purple bag. I then cinch it up, place it into my carry on. Once through security, the bag comes out – the belt goes on, the wallet ends up in the pocket and I’m able to rejewel as I stroll to the gate, while the guy in front of me fumbles with the plastic tray he had to dump all of his stuff into.

]]> By: NickBjr http://blog.delta.com/2007/12/17/surviving-security/comment-page-1/#comment-1065 NickBjr Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:44:06 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/12/17/surviving-security/#comment-1065 Why dosen’t DL make a better effort with airports to get the CLEAR Registered travler program? I Fly every sunday from FLL and every Thursday from IND. IND has CLEAR and i bypass the entire security queue. I verify myself and walk right up to the metal detectors with an escort. i take out the PC, slip off the shoes and i go thru. The CLEAR agent stays with my stuff and i get it on the other side.

There are MANY weekly commuters who fly out of FLL every SUNDAY! I see the same people each week in the Crown Room. When i ask the staff they verify it!

Frequent Business Travelers are willing to foot the $99/yr for the program. But no one at FLL will step up and take the initiative. So I ask DL, As platinum and as a stock holder, Why not take the initiative at Terminal 2?

]]> By: NickBjr http://blog.delta.com/2007/12/17/surviving-security/comment-page-1/#comment-1064 NickBjr Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:37:47 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/12/17/surviving-security/#comment-1064 As someone who travels every Sunday and THursday i’ve found the same belt buckle at IND will set of the one machine but not the other 3. I notified a TSA Supervisor that either one machine is calibrated correctly and the other 3 aren’t or vica versa! She was very polite and thanked me for pointing it out.

]]> By: cheryldmitchell http://blog.delta.com/2007/12/17/surviving-security/comment-page-1/#comment-1061 cheryldmitchell Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:32:39 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/2007/12/17/surviving-security/#comment-1061 interesting.

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