Monday, August 22, 2016

Understanding TSA Rules At American Airports

By Mary Russell


When it comes to security screening, this is one of the most necessary procedures airports use to keep travelers safe. While TSA rules now allow allow "trusted" travelers a more expeditious experience, these individuals and others can still be selected for random screenings. While this is the case, it can often be hard for agents not to profile travelers based on appearance. As such, if a traveler feels like one has been profiled in this fashion, it is important to report the issue to the nearest Transportation Security Administration supervisor on duty.

The organization itself has evolved from a once one size fits all security approach to a more risk based one. The current agency and policies are now driven by intelligence and strategy planning rather than past and current events. By taking this stance, the agency is allowed to provide expeditious check-in and travel arrangement for certain travelers.

The number of type of items allowed can often change on a daily basis and airport to airport. In order to create a more enjoyable and expeditious experience at check-in and security, it is often good to call or check the TSA website for updates. Otherwise, what was allowed before may no longer be allowed. Whereas, there are often times when banned items are removed from the list and once again allowed on a flight.

The process also allows for tougher screenings when working with known criminals or those traveling to and from regions prone to terrorists and terrorism. When it comes to the latter, screenings are often more intense for those traveling to and from these regions on a regular basis. As such, these individuals may want to apply for "trusted traveler" status when and where appropriate.

As part of the process, TSA employees often use various measures to assure identity and to resolve issues and potential threats at airport security checkpoints. During initial check-in, an officer may ask about travel plans, screen drivers licenses, passports or other identification cards or call for random screening. In addition, these officers also provide security checks going on throughout at the airport ticket stands, gates, waiting areas and other locations on a regular basis.

Why going through the check-in and screening process can often be difficult and timely, it is essential to keep everyone safe. Also, while much of the newer intense security measures are due to terrorism, there are also changes beyond these issues which are being planned to make traveling easier and safer for all. As such, it is often worth the effort to assure one arrives and departs safely and soundly when traveling by air.

When it comes to customs, the TSA often provides any necessary as requested before sending a traveler to the customs agent on duty. While security and custom checks can be rather intense, these checks are needed for the safety of the traveling and waiting public. One way to make these processes easier to read any and all information on the customs and TSA websites before arriving at the airport.

Ultimately, the safety of all people is the responsibility of many different factions. These include, anyone reporting seeing something out of the ordinary to the nearest agent, while also not profiling based on personal identities. Sometimes this can be a very thin line, in these instances it is always better to be safe and have an official check than otherwise.




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