Airport security is a joke.

[Osiris]

If I recall correctly, you have to be on duty and on official business.

That's what I figured.

[Forever_frost]

The last several times I've flown I've had them cut the lock and tabs off my luggage to rummage through it. Keep in mind, I always use TSA locks but the tabs are still cut off and I can't use the bags anymore. That said, I NEVER put anything in my checked luggage I don't want stolen

[Rotortrash]

When all this "increased security" took effect years ago, I was behind a Delta PILOT going through the lines.

TSA- I need to search your bag ma'am.
PILOT- sure, what are you guys looking for?
TSA- anything that might be used to get onto the flight deck.
PILOT- I use this key (holds key up), I'm flying the airplane.
TSA- (keeps digging in her bag, not another word spoken.)

They were really worthless back then, hard to say if they're better or worse now.

[GhostTX]

Just more food for the fodder. This part of the story of the Houston guy that got a loaded Glock through TSA:

...
According to one report, undercover TSA agents testing security at a Newark airport terminal on one day in 2006 found that TSA screeners failed to detect concealed bombs and guns 20 out of 22 times. A 2007 government audit leaked to USA Today revealed that undercover agents were successful slipping simulated explosives and bomb parts through Los Angeles's LAX airport in 50 out of 70 attempts, and at Chicago's O'Hare airport agents made 75 attempts and succeeded in getting through undetected 45 times.
...

http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/loaded-gun-slips-past-tsa-screeners/story?id=12412458

'Course, they keep today's numbers under lock-n-key for "national security" reasons (somewhat understandable), regardless, they've proven themselves to be inept.

[Osiris]

just more food for the fodder. This part of the story of the houston guy that got a loaded glock through tsa:

http://abcnews.go.com/blotter/loaded-gun-slips-past-tsa-screeners/story?id=12412458

'course, they keep today's numbers under lock-n-key for "national security" reasons (somewhat understandable), regardless, they've proven themselves to be inept.

lmfao!

[71chevellejohn]

The strap was over the shoulder and firmly between both hams. There's no way SOMEONE didn't see that bag. I was just so used to carrying it that I forgot to put it on the belt

Gotta keep those breasteseses strapped down or who knows what fun could be had?

[UserX]

When all this "increased security" took effect years ago, I was behind a Delta PILOT going through the lines.

TSA- I need to search your bag ma'am.
PILOT- sure, what are you guys looking for?
TSA- anything that might be used to get onto the flight deck.
PILOT- I use this key (holds key up), I'm flying the airplane.
TSA- (keeps digging in her bag, not another word spoken.)

They were really worthless back then, hard to say if they're better or worse now.

Why search pilots, I always thought that was stupid. Like they're gonna bring a weapon on the plane, they'll just use the plane as a weapon.

[likeitfast55]

axe

Have you ever seen the mid-evil axes we have in the cockpit?

Ummm yea right take my tweezers you stupid moron, look at what I have behind my seat!

[ceyko]

Just more food for the fodder. This part of the story of the Houston guy that got a loaded Glock through TSA:

Yeah, I was there for my buddy getting arrested for doing the same thing. It was an accident, but I don't recommend anyone try it. We were on our way to Midland for a meeting, I had to go. So, when I got back I was trying to bail him out.

Never realized there are so many jails in Dallas, how much of a cluster it is just trying to figure out where to go - to pay...etc and I wish I had MY gun cause of the seedy characters. However, since I was flying that day I did not have it.

[Grimpala]

Have you ever seen the mid-evil axes we have in the cockpit?

Ummm yea right take my tweezers you stupid moron, look at what I have behind my seat!

WTF is the resoning behind having that thing in the cockpit?

[likeitfast55]

WTF is the resoning behind having that thing in the cockpit?

Hacking through the aluminium skin of the aircraft. In case we go down. Most non-plug doors will not open after a crash. Also cutting the wiring between stringers as well.

R

[Wicked98Snake]

WTF is the resoning behind having that thing in the cockpit?

If someone tries to take over the plane with nailclippers they smuggled through security you can scalp them with it and show it to the passengers as a warning not to try any shit.

[Grimpala]

Hacking through the aluminium skin of the aircraft. In case we go down. Most non-plug doors will not open after a crash. Also cutting the wiring between stringers as well.

R

Nice

[FunFordCobra]

What happens when TSA catches you with a few grams of pot?

[jakesford]

What happens when TSA catches you with a few grams of pot?

They'll be smoking it on their break...