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We got this for our flight tomorrow. So I can leave my computer in my bag? Go through the machine with my shoes, belt, and jacket? Leave liquids in my bag? Or is all this subject to whoever is working that day?


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Yes, you can leave everything in your bag. You might be asked to remove your jacket if it is not a light jacket. Still, your liquids have to be in containers smaller or equal to 100 mL.
 
Individual airport policy is set based on current national state and local guidelines and directives.



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It can vary between airports, but usually there is a sign with the rules at the beginning of the Precheck line. However, we have had occasions when we flew in the morning, and the Precheck line wasn't staffed, so be prepared for normal compliance, just in case.
 
Sorry, got cut off. In addition with a large Workforce there may be some variances in the way the current directives are enforced from checkpoint to checkpoint. In my experience, I've seen some airport specifically direct me not to remove my laptop, while other airports have specifically directed me to remove my laptop even though the local signage may say you don't need to remove your laptop for TSA Precheck. The real answer is, be prepared to remove your shoes belt laptop cell phone etcetera but follow the guidance that you're given by the checkpoint and pre checkpoint Personnel. It never pays to argue...

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If you have any metal in your body that can trip the scanner tell them about it BEFORE going through the scanner. They didn't mention this to me ahead of time and my knee replacement (or maybe hardware in my back, or both..) set off the scanner, forcing me having to go back through the full non-precheck rigamarole. On the way back home I knew to mention it and they just put me thru the full-body scan as a precheck.
 
If you have medical conditions such as a pacemaker or other metal appliances on your body that might preclude you from passing the magnetometer, you can always request use of the scanner. This is usually available via PreCheck as well but some airports it may not be due to the airport size

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I've used my TSA pre-check at Fort Lauderdale and Orlando Florida, Cleveland and Akron/Canton Ohio and Little Rock Arkansas. I fly in and out of Fort Lauderdale and Cleveland a lot. Haven't had to take my computer out, my shoes or jacket off, and lately haven't even been taking my travel toiletries out either.

The last few times I've flown recently there wasn't anything to put your stuff in but the small bowls that hold what is in your pockets. I figured if they wanted to see my toiletries they would have bins to put the stuff in.
 
Makai Guy said:
If you have any metal in your body that can trip the scanner tell them about it BEFORE going through the scanner. They didn't mention this to me ahead of time and my knee replacement (or maybe hardware in my back, or both..) set off the scanner, forcing me having to go back through the full non-precheck rigamarole. On the way back home I knew to mention it and they just put me thru the full-body scan as a precheck.
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Just got back from Fla. last week. My girlfriend and I got chosen to go through the TSA pre-check without signing up for it! Didn't know this was possible. However, as I went through with no problem, my girlfriend, who had a knee replacement in 2002, was pulled out for full body pat down in both Buffalo Int'l and MCO. She even told them at MCO about the knee and carries her card to show. So no matter what, be prepared, it's for our own good. (P.S. She's 71!).
 
Husband is 75 so he can leave his shoes on. We awe flying from fort Myers. We are not sitting together on the plane, which is going to be hard, as my husband needs a little help


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rapmarks said:
Husband is 75 so he can leave his shoes on. We awe flying from fort Myers. We are not sitting together on the plane, which is going to be hard, as my husband needs a little help


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If your husband needs a little help, request to pre-board (you can go with him). That is what it's designed for. Don't be embarrassed etc... it's actually safer and faster for everyone involved.
 
When we boarded we got a nice surprise, we were together and he got a window seat. Then on second flight we were in the comfort aisle, so much nicer.


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Good for you! Glad it worked out. The airline folks are not all bad and do try to make things as good as possible.
 
To rapmark, please asked the airline you & your spouse are flying on to pre-board because your husband have a physical disability and he will need assistance in boarding the plane. His disability will allow him to board the plane; before regular passengers board the flight.

Good luck.
 
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To rapmark, please asked the airline you & your spouse are flying on to pre-board because your husband have a physical disability and he will need assistance in boarding the plane. His disability will allow him to board the plane; before regular passengers board the flight.

Good luck.
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My husbands disability isn't physical


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Sorry, let me restate my post....it might be taken the wrong way or appear brash. I was in a hurry.

There are five groups of people that board routine scheduled airline travel:
  1. The crew
  2. Official travelers with special permissions. Think security issues. :cool:
  3. Travelers with special needs or those who might need just a little extra time or space
  4. Recognized premium travelers--first class, club affiliation, military in uniform or anyone who wishes to pay for it.
  5. The poor and huddled masses.
Actually, there is a sixth category: the late runners....:eek:

I am a strong advocate that people who do not genuinely need assistance or accommodation should not 'game the system' for personal advantage. But, I also feel strongly that those who can't keep up with the commando-commuters when boarding the aircraft--those with young children, seniors, physical or mental challenge--should give consideration to boarding early and streamlining the general boarding process. It's less stressful for everyone in the long-run, and the people boarding after you are not royalty or a privileged class and probably don't want their champagne knocked over when you get bumped into their seat during general boarding by a teenager whose eyes haven't left the screen of their iphone for the last 6 hours...

For those that DO game/cheat the system, I hope your seat never reclines, your video screen cycles on/off constantly and you get to sit next to the loudest snorer/baby/salesman on the airplane. :D

As we are all quick to point out, the ADA protects many folks with challenges and you don't need to 'explain' why you need a little extra time or space to accomplish a safe and comfortable boarding of the airplane.
 
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Individual airport policy is set based on current national state and local guidelines and directives.
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True. Despite having long had KTN and TSA pre-check, there have been numerous locations / occasions in which I've had to remove my laptop entirely from its' carrying case, all occurring in domestic travel. I don't mind at all; I'm just agreeing with prior observations that practices are inconsistent and unpredictable.
 
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Just flew back from Tallahassee, Florida to Las Vegas, there I had to take computer out. I asked why since I was TSA Precheck, was told that they do TSA Precheck as a courtesy but because they are a smaller airport they do not have manpower to run separate security lines so computers have to be removed, but no other items or shoes had to be removed. As others have stated its up to the individual airlines.

Suzanne
 
I had a recent flight from Santa Fe to Springfield, MO. Santa Fe is an extremely small airport. When I had flown with them earlier precheck did nothing. They have upgraded a bit and now it means you can leave your shoes on, but still have to take liquids, and laptops, out of your bags.
 
Had TSA PreCheck leaving Philadelphia International ... got run thru the machine (full body scanner) TWICE and then physical body check twice. Then had to HUNT for my personal items which had been scanner machine 10 minutes early. They also swiped a cloth pad into a trace product scan machine ... twice. No replacement knees or surgical screws or no metal combs or any chemical contact.

Let me say ... my items (pocket book, laptop & wheeley bag) I place on the conveyor belt had to be rescued from the abandon/left behind property pile.

I had a TSA PreCheck boarding pass. Plus the staff changed shifts at the same time.

I was fine during the first body patdown ... I got pissy on the totally 2nd go round as they had a new shift staff wanted to check me AGAIN.... the first persons had left and I was standing there ... so again I was patted down (back of their hands up, down), pushing & sliding, hands & shoes swiped and my stuff having MORE stuff/people grabbing the end of the conveyor for the machine.

I am sorry .. but I did not have line of sight .. my cell phone, computer, clothes, pocketbook ... with the double pat down search. I did NOT recognize any people or faces or families who I stood near in the line before the scanner. I felt the first time it was the training person of a newbie .. the 2nd was just a shift rotation ... so they did it again. Trainer & new worker just walked away from me in the restricted area ... and the 2nd set, might have thought I was trying to avoid being searched .. I was in the wrong place due to the trainer & trainee walking off.... the 2nd set had an attitude.

This seems like a long post .. but I got shaken. I have traveled on airlines for 48 years. This was my local airport. No travel alert; no weather delays; lots of time before takeoff.

LEARNING POINT: No more trainees. Precheck seems worthless. Avoid shift changes at security.
 
I think people tend to forget that the TSA PreCheck program has never claimed to guarantee special treatment, only that you are eligible for special treatment.

Kurt
 
My home airport is small and while I usually get Pre Tsa ( not sure if it is because I am traveling on state business or just frequent ) more often than not there is not a separate tsa line so we are handed a card and sent through standard metal detector vs body scanner and do not have to remove shoes, etc but do have to take liquids and computer out of bag. My work equipment never passes going through the xray and everything gets the wipe down...
i just expect it
 
My two cents: If you show up at TSA pre-check or not pre-check, and they just waive you and your luggage thru with no scan, no x-ray, no magnetometer, no scan, no nothing.....

Then you should be very concerned and report the event immediately. Sadly, there are bad and ill people out there who wish or may do harm to others. Now, we've learned that we all must pay the price for that. I wish it wasn't so.

I do believe you can fill out comment cards or go to the website to comment. If your comments can help (and can be dispensed without vitriol or cursing etc...) I think it might help improve the system.....
 
DeniseM said:
It can vary between airports, but usually there is a sign with the rules at the beginning of the Precheck line. However, we have had occasions when we flew in the morning, and the Precheck line wasn't staffed, so be prepared for normal compliance, just in case.
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I have seen consistency in rules, but have definitely encountered this issue. The line to reenter ATL after customs opens pretty late during the weekends. So, you have to go through the regular line. I have seen this in EWR at terminal B as well.
 
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