That was the only time. Absolutely nothing was explained to me. However, TSA has developed modified screening procedures for children who appear to be 12 years old and younger. And often times, they didnt even check mine. The TSA agent will tell you "the airline has randomly selected you for additional screening" (which is a lie), and ask you to step to the side. On my flights to and from the US in 2018 and 2019 I didn't receive the ssss. Its just SSSS, not SS ;). It was certainly introduced before the shoe bomber (all shoes off) and the underwear bomber (the large, mainly ineffective nude o scan machines that rotate around you supposedly to find explosives). Accessible property of all travelers, regardlessof age, must be screened. So I think this was a name thing! They had me go through the scanner like everyone else, then waved me aside and patted me down. Modified screening procedures are in place to reduce the likelihood of a pat-down. Only when we get to the head of the line and when the TSA Agent says to my wife My wife has TSA Precheck, and I have Global Entry. Dont worry, its not a huge deal, your life isnt over. I had to lift my shirt exposing my belly and back half way up for the lady to check me. The way you stalk all these posts shouting down people talking about their wctual experiences is pretty telling. Miami International (MIA) 94. Back then, it was Q's. They swabbed my cheeks for gunpowder residue I guess every search under the sun including all the bags. I remember at the time being explained that it was a random procedure. Theyre at the gate to make sure I havent switched bags with someone who isnt flagged by the TSA, and didnt go through such rigor at security. Its such elementary thinking but people dont think. At least that's how it is at my airport. As I said, I randomly get it every so often, and thats totally normal. Wasn't half bad really once I knew how to deal with it. All concourses and aircraft gates are accessible from any security checkpoint. Remove infants and children from strollers and car seats and carry them in arms through the walk-through metal detector. Reply May 19, 21, 1:52 pm I now leave my middle name blank on all airline bookings and haven't had it since. Voting Is Now Open for the 2021 FlyerTalk Awards! Most helpful comments ( as chosen by the OMAAT community ). Yeah sorry, gate passes get full, standard screening. Obviously he didn't know what he was to do just asked a bunch of questions. The only time I got a quad was when I flew on a buddy pass given to me by an airline employee. Liquids in plastic bags or pouches may not be able to be screened by Bottle Liquid Scanners, and you may be asked to open them (if feasible) for alternate screening such as Explosive Trace Detection and Vapor Analysis for the presence of liquid explosives. The whole patdown, leaning forward and backward, wheelchair check, and the hand held metal detector check is just a normal procedure. Are there any signs that youll be subjected to additional security? I traveled very frequently when I was in medical school and I ended up on the SSSS list almost every other time that I flew. When done properly, the secondary screening should not require a private setting. And thats despite the TSA agents at the gate being some of the same ones I had dealt with back at security minutes before. They are there to do a thankless job. So, the experience your'e telling was with CBP and not with TSA. Hi I am a ground staff at Delhi airport yes u r ryt it's random check from custom every airline menifest where every pax name n past port number is given they marked randomly sometimes very rare case they have some information about that pax so they marked but very rare n they just ask u 2-3 question n SSS it's we r giving on ur boarding pass so that we can't forget that we Hi I am a ground staff at Delhi airport yes u r ryt it's random check from custom every airline menifest where every pax name n past port number is given they marked randomly sometimes very rare case they have some information about that pax so they marked but very rare n they just ask u 2-3 question n SSS it's we r giving on ur boarding pass so that we can't forget that we have to send that person to custom otherwise it will be a big problem for pax as well us also that's why we give This on ur boarding pass. I only spent one week in the USA, Florida, and had to go back to Turkey. I am never angry when I get picked and it is all good in the name of safety. Every time someone approached me, I was afraid there would be more "additional screening". Then youll be asked to go through the full body scanner. ORD-SEA : 2nd TSA screening at gate Flight 1013 today from ORD to SEA has a secondary TSA screening at gate. Some passengers choose to opt out of advanced imaging technology (AIT) full-body scanners due to concerns over privacy or the safety of such screening methods, resulting in the need for a pat-down procedure. One other theory is that they determine your risk based on what might be considered suspicious behavior, like buying a one-way ticket or paying for your flight in cash. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screeners at airports check passengers and personal items for dangerous items such as weapons, chemicals and liquids that are not allowed as carry-on items. I have been aware of this for over 30 yrs. First step: Place the carrier on the belt that leads to the scanner. At one airport I got pulled for this, I was in a different concouse then my flight was departing and he wanted to know what I was doing. Travelers requiring special accommodations or concerned about the security screening process at the airport may request assistance by contacting TSA Cares online at http://www.tsa.gov/contact-center/form/cares or by phone at (855) 787-2227 or federal relay 711. All checkpoints are ADA accessible for additional assistance please contact TSA Cares 72 hours prior to your flight. It existed before TSA did. FBI wanted fugitives. Legal Statement. Its happened to me one time. I don't recall ever having secondary screening on a domestic flight. Although not required, to expedite the screening process, it is recommended that formula and breast milk be transported in clear, translucent bottles and not plastic bags or pouches. Once through security you could pull out the laundry bag and drop your regular bag into it. Be prepared for additional screening at the gate. True stories from TSA checkpoints - from a real convicted "terrorist.". Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Great, now the TSA is playing Hall Monitor. Sometimes its because the specific itinerary youre on is unusual; this could include flights booked last minute, international one-way tickets, travel originating in high-riskcountries, etc. Theyre making sure Im carrying the same bags. At my home airport everyone with a carry on gets searched at the gate if the SSSS has a carryon. I felt bad walking through the aisle bumping people with my very visible belly and delaying take off for my additional security check. Market data provided by Factset. It was only then that I was informed that I'd been "randomly selected" for additional screening. Turned out we had bought some cheese at the Vermont cheese factory and apparently that is the same consistency as some explosive. At that particular airport entering passengers were ~90% white, but ~70% of those selected for "random" checks came out of the 10% who were visibly nonwhite. I had a very unpleasant experience on that random search in Madrid. Is it Legal to Take Gold Coins on an Airplane? How does that work in relation to the SSSS issue? Opinions expressed here are the authors alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. Does Red Bull come in 3 oz containers? To ensure your security, all travelers are required to undergo screening. You are one of those people posting made up stories Why do you have to make up that story? Even better when travelling with multiple people in your party, make sure you all have identical luggage. Back then, it was Q's. The process was a lot less intrusive than what you described. Gate passes require full screening no matter what. As you mentioned, "SSSS" screening at foreign airports is done at the departure gate. I tried to get off said list. I really wish people would stop thinking that SSSS is discrimination against Muslims. A "necessary evil" that must be conducted after what went on in the past. In my experience people with gate passes tend to cause a lot of problems, youd be surprised how often they have a knife, pepper spray or even fire arm on them. You could carry a folded up laundry bag inside your shoulder bag. If you only get an SSSS on your boarding pass on one trip, you have nothing to worry about. They asked why I was so calm about it and already knew that the USMS has a sense of humor, of sorts. They had me go through the scanner like everyone else, then waved me aside and patted me down. It means they didn't do their job the first time around. People from certain countries are subject to it by default. I was recently flying MBJ-MIA-JFK and got SSSS on the MBJ-MIA segment. Airlines. The grabbing and searching of my crotch was traumatic and I didn't fly for a year. I got SSSS on a trip I took last month with having TSA Pre. Everyone waiting is watching what goes on behind the glass. TSA Pre is an expedited screening program that allows qualifying travelers in select screening lanes to leave on their shoes, light outerwear and belts and to keep their laptop in a case and 3-1-1 compliant liquids/gels bag in a carry-on. According to the Department of Homeland Securitys website, the details that make up its algorithm cannot be made public for security reasons. (What we do know is that TSA uses Secure Flight, a pre-screening process that involves identifying low and high-risk passengers before they arrive at the airport by matching their names against trusted traveler lists and watch lists.) In other words, if you share your name with someone on the No Fly list, you will likely be stopped. They made me take out each item one by one and even examined inside my camera's cleaning tissues. Is there anything you can do to stop it from happening? The stress ruined my whole trip back. Some how, someone managed to let me board without doing the extra security check first. She said signs at gates inform passengers that screening may occur. Lately, it has been much less frequent. Youll know for sure when you print your boarding pass at the airport, and see the SSSS on it. @ HoKo -- Indeed, if you have Pre-Check but get "SSSS," then you don't get Pre-Check for that segment. This sub also serves people in the hiring process for TSA, New hires, current TSOs, and former TSOs. A Checkpoint: Standard | 3:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. You do every possible to get a low boarding number, I check in 24 hours to the minunte still only get A27 board group. I was going back to Turkey, I was flying out of Orlando airport. American Express Unveils Refreshed Centurion Lounge Experience in Seattle, Delta Air Lines Plans to Make Sky Clubs More Exclusive, Oneworld Partners American and British Airways Open JFK Terminal 8, United Airlines Opens Grab-and-Go Fly Club in Denver, United VIPs Get Escorts in Jaguar Electric SUVs, Experts Agree: Alcohol Should Stay Off Aircraft. 3. I also was wearing a blouse with Lynn meaning I think that mightve touched off something as well. LAX is a miserable experience anyway and after a long flight from New Zealand it was horrible. Walk . What is the secondary screening process like? They actually pulled me off of the plane for that one. And of course it was delayed for 1 hour, though it was caused by the ground crew, not this extra screening. There is more going on behind the scene then what you see or what you think as a passenger. No. Note that you can also get a secondary search at the gate on a US-bound flight. They kept pushing my items over the edge of the table which made me take even longer repacking. TSA officers optionally wearing eye protection and clear plastic face shields at some locations. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32957073-post2009.html. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. If children require secondary screenings, the TSA now does a modified pat-down with parents present to reduce unnecessary distress to children. The worst part is that we travel carry on only which means I had scientifically fit as much as I possibly could into my carry on and personal bags. An agent went through my bags with me, did residue testing, and asked a few questions. What should you expect at security if your boarding pass has SSSS on it? Had (I think) US Marshalls checking a recent flight from the East Coast. Since then it's never happened to me again. If these items are partially frozen or slushy, they are subject to the same screening as described above. I was flying out of SLC and had a CLEAR Card. However, if you get this designation several trips in a row, you can assume youre on some sort of a list. I get SSSS on every American Airlines flight. The way youll want to address this is by applying for a Redress Number. Children will not be separated from their parent/guardian. Please prepare to show ID and present your bags to an agent for inspection." It really doesn't matter who they were pulling aside, this disgusting harassment should not be happening at all. Children with Medical Conditions, Disabilities, or Mobility Aids, Liquid Formula, Breast Milk, Toddler Drinks, and Baby/Toddler food (to include puree pouches), http://www.tsa.gov/contact-center/form/cares. This happened to me at the airport in Reykjavik, Iceland. I already knew I was going to be subjected to a secondary. Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners. Three to six TSA agents set up at the gate. To be clear, just because you get that message doesnt necessarily mean youll get extra screening. Programs: Wild Wild Life, TSA Disparager Diamond (LTDD). Immediately after they scanned my boarding pass at the gate, I was stopped by another airport security person asking if I had been given any bags or bought anything before TSA. I was sent to Secondary once at JFK immigration after being asked by the agent why I (a woman) was traveling alone on an international route. I was averaging a trip to Secondary about once a year up until Global Entry was created. Flying after 2001 is such a hassle. Of course the reason was that I had been flagged with the dreaded SSSS. After about 10 minutes, a TSA Supervisor Had my travel arranged by the US Marshals Service,many years ago. My husband is in a wheelchair and every time we fly they pat him down, have him lean forward in his chair, use the cloth wand, etc. I'm thinking this is also because of the SSSS but apparently they ask everybody leaving that particular country. Never had it before and after. We generally fly the same itinerary. And who doesn't love a good cavity search from a stranger? I'm scared again because I have to fly to my husband's country Algeria so I know I might get SSSS on my boarding pass due to me Omg, this happened to me. They had an agent hovering over my luggage at the end of the counter and asked if they were all mine. I have had this several times, once when I was flying from Vermont to Virginia! Fortunately, yes. - TSA Agent. TSA, "automated target recognition software detects any metallic and non-metallic threats concealed under clothing by displaying a generic outline of a person on a monitor attached to the advanced imaging technology unit highlighting any areas that may require additional screening." It was a list of 7 or 8 passport holders from countries that were Enemies Of State, bought Tix in 24 hours, paid cash, were one way. Definitely not long distance by any means. There are five main checkpoints at SEA Airport featuring general, premium, CLEAR, TSA PreCheck, and ADA-friendly screening. Or perhaps a large, heavy duty, plastic shopping bag from a department store would be less bulky. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. This also applies to breast milk and formula cooling accessories, such as ice packs, freezer packs, and gel packs (regardless of presence of breast milk). A. Youre on a gate pass, so youre only eligible for standard screening. Market data provided by Factset. The duffel will fit in the luggage bag no problem and it looks totally different. TSA Known Crewmember Program: Security Risk? We are both in our 70's and it was extremely stressful. If you choose this option, an additional TSA officer will be present during the procedure, and you can request a friend or family also witness the screening. This is the place for passengers to asks their questions and get answers for an upcoming flight. - TSA Agent. TSA launched the " Stay Healthy. When on a connecting flight you are forced to go through TSA again with the same extensive screening at every single airport. What then might influence whether youre chosen for enhanced screening? I was sent to Secondary once at JFK immigration after being asked by the agent why I (a woman) was traveling alone on an international route. The hotel clerk told me that it "happens all the time" and knew what was likely to happen. Legal Statement. Your email address will not be published. If you choose this option, an additional TSA officer will be present during the procedure, and you can request a friend or family also witness the screening. This is not a lie. Uselding said letters were sent to airlines last week informing them of the security change, although the new gate screening procedures have been in place for a couple of months. So likely those passengers are not ones who have normally been subjected to this. I felt bad for the screeners doing such an unpleasant unrewarding job. So after learning that pattern I just skipped to the front of line, told them I was "quad-S" and they would print my pass and walk me to the front of security. As soon as boarding begins, one of them announces loudly: Attention passengers. Although the TSA follows a "risk-based approach" when adding security measures, TSA spokeswoman Lara Uselding told the Associated Press that the move to restore random gate checks developed "as the agency evolved," not because of a specific threat. It was a pain, but everyone was pleasant, polite, and professional. The line for SSSS was becoming longer and longer. Ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs and other accessories required to cool formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food (to include puree pouches) regardless of the presence of breast milk are also allowed in carry-ons, along with liquid-filled teethers. Good article and almost accurate to a point with the exception of a number of other information included which were not accurate at all. Like, if you cornered them to explain exactly how security was enhanced by re-checking the bag of a jetsetting terrorist 15 minutes after checking it the last time, what would they say? After about 10 minutes, a TSA Supervisor and someone from CLEAR came down and apologized to me. I just stopped flying with them all together. You failed to mention the absolute worst aspect. What causes someone to get SSSS on theirboarding pass? Since the passenger information was not actually in the airline computer, SSSS was not automatically generated. One guy patted me down, had a look through my carry-on and that was it. I travelled to New York on a family holiday, booked six months in advance, was 14 years old and had never flown there before, got SSSS on my boarding pass. Bet they wondered who I actually was!!! I've learned that if you reprint your domestic boarding pass at a kiosk (such as at MIA in your case) after the international flight, it will usually have pre-check on it, as the SSSS was really just for the international segment. and finally in 2020 I was not chosen any more and my feelings were hurt. Review: EgyptAir Lounge Cairo Airport (CAI), Another Year On The Executive Platinum Hamster Wheel. I fly to London several times a year. Good to know for next time. U can't even denied bcz it's custom u have to. They did detailed search of hand luggage, carried out by agent who was one of my patients! TSA and CBP don't care whether you are a Muslim or etcand certainly will not take a "forensic copy" of your phone. One bag or all the bags Lol The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screens all airline passengers and baggage prior to boarding commercial aircraft. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. One bag or all the bags (I had just tagged with my info. You have successfully joined our subscriber list. Future experiment: Travel with someone, switch bags, and watch the TSA lose their minds. This is NOT an official TSA subreddit! The comments on this page have not been provided, reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any advertiser, and it is not an advertiser's responsibility to ensure posts and/or questions are answered. I think it was triggered because the airline cancelled all my flights and I had to reschedule all flights (their fault), I was also traveling alone (my friends had chosen other airlines) and in 2018/2019 I traveled with my mother. They do this in CANADA also so its not exclusive to the US. Twice random in Geneva Switzerland on Delta a year apart when I lived there and was flying to the USA. Report: TSA Ending Known Crewmember Program In 2023. She would not say how many passengers or employees have been randomly stopped at gates, or how that figure has changed in recent years. Is Indonesia Considered a Safe Location to Travel? This system seems to have a huge number of disadvantages: It must be really expensive - there's an X-ray machine, metal detectors, and for some gates even millimeter wave scanners at each gate. This sounds like fun. It didnt slow us down, we got out on time. Remove these items from your carry-on bag to be screened separately from your other belongings. Plastic shielding installed at many travel document checking podiums, divest, bag search, and drop off locations. Welcome to r/TSA. Since 9-11 I traveled with my mom and sister sometimes other friends or family to Las Vegas, Nevada from Dallas Ft. Worth , Texas no matter if it was the 3 of us or 5 of us. Travel with Ease Add your Known Traveler Number to your airline reservation to enjoy faster, more seamless screening. Peoole who talk abouy profiling in these practices are speaking truly from personal experience. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Theres no way to know when you book whether youll get the dreaded SSSS. However, if youre going to get it, you generally wont be able to load a mobile boarding pass, or print your boarding pass at home. They just need to make sure that they can turn on, so be sure you have battery power for all your electronics. The whole patdown, leaning forward and backward, wheelchair check, and the hand held metal detector check is just a normal procedure. I was traveling alone and had no clue what was happening. Not only will they look at everything, but theyll swab your itemsto check them forany residue. I did go through extra screening at JFK because I had put my bottled water from the plane in my backpack and I was arriving back in the US. "Security" was never meant to cater to your convenience. Screening will never include placing anything into the medically necessary liquid. We may earn a commission from links on this page. I was so traumatized by the experience that I actually had nightmares afterwards. When I came back to the USA I was asked how long have I been out of the USA and do I have a job from passport control. "In support of TSAs overall security strategy, the frequency of gate screening has increased and may occur unannounced at gate areas anytime.". Lol. They asked for my phone password and got a forensic copy of it. NEW YORK - The Transportation Security Administration said Wednesday it is screening more passengers at airport gates, but not because of any specific threat. I only spent one week in the USA, Florida, and had to go back to Turkey. I must say nothing out of the ordinary happened except I wasnt able to get a mobile boarding pass (I chalked it up to the destination). I was rather taken aback when they told me to lift my shirt in front of that audience. Often times the airline doesn't even choose to banned that person even though they're well within their rights to do so. The TSA Rep thought he got one of the top ten FBI wanted fugitives. I had no idea what was going on and asked if I was in trouble, and they were like, "No, no, it's because the TSA put this SSSS on your boarding pass." The secondary screening, or pat-down, doesn't need to be traumatic and can usually be avoided altogether if you know what to expect and follow passenger rules. Meanwhile, typically the supervisor will take a picture of your boarding pass and ID, fill out a form, and then eventually stamp your boarding pass to indicate that youve been screened. The most recent time I was chosen, my son was two and a half, so he had to watch because he didn't want to leave my side. Here is how PNS compares to the top 10 Florida airports in 2022: Orlando International (MCO) 162. I guess I'm not viewed as much of a threat these days. Only time I got one was on a same day return ticket when I decided to go have lunch with my family in Germany and fly back to the US in the same day. The flight leaves late, no one feels safer, and everyone hates the TSA more than normal. The SSSS is just an SSSS. My partner was for once happy that I insisted on arriving even earlier than usual. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Place items in the stroller pockets or baskets, in a carry-on bag or on the X-ray belt for screening. These poor guys at TSA probably get enough abuse from passengers. Don't know why. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Then more hesitate hesitate then when I say yes I know I am the Chosen one he says You Know. She suggested I spell out my full middle name instead of an initial. Gate screening - which can. My husband wasn't told where I was or why we had been separated. My guess is that some system would truncate the name, and then it wouldn't match passport details. Despite TSA claiming the process is random, it isnt without significant criticism. It had a baggage scanner and a body scanner. What Does SSSS On Your Boarding Pass Mean? 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