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Post by relladev on Oct 16, 2023 1:44:47 GMT -5
This piece of news caught my attention today. I used to think there’s no point pat down a wheelchair but maybe it really is a potential criminal tool! Just curious about the security checking process at airports. Anyone care to share some experiences? www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-67118051 |
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Post by Braced4Impact on Oct 16, 2023 9:32:56 GMT -5
Just hope they're wearing a new set of neoprene gloves.
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Post by sungod on Oct 16, 2023 12:13:25 GMT -5
Security checks at the airport actually tend to be relatively straightforward (though more time-consuming than AB people). Usually I get to take the disabled line, which gets me to the front a ton faster. After getting my bags on the x-ray conveyor belt, one of the TSA employees escorts me around the metal detector to do a private patdown and… "explosive test"? Is that what it's called? The patdown goes all the normal spots (including up the leg until they feel "resistance"), except they are understanding of me not being able to lean forward far since I have a chest strap on, and they don't try to feel the butt since I can't stand. For the explosive test, they swipe a bunch of spot on my chair, my palms, and my shoes. They test the swipes to make sure I'm not explosive (well, have handled explosives).
On one strange occasion, they seemed to really want to make me stand to feel the cushion and my backside. I finally convinced them that I can't stand.
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Post by quadversation on Oct 16, 2023 13:49:23 GMT -5
I have always thought that a cushion typically goes unchecked through security because you are sitting on it...assuming you can't stand for them to check it. I get that they have dogs that can sniff for drugs and bomb material, but what about metal weapons hidden in the foam of your cushion? It's difficult because there's a line security can't cross when it comes to a "pat down." I have brought this up to friends that work security at a major airport, because one day some knucklehead is going to try loading up their cushion. It will come down to money spent for better testing technology and less human subjective testing.
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Post by Corey on Oct 16, 2023 14:33:43 GMT -5
My chair will frequently set off the bomb residue detector. I think it is really sensitive, and probably not very specific. When that happens they will either test again or just wave me through.
I think they do feel the cushion but not very thoroughly
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Post by dutchdev on Oct 16, 2023 14:54:21 GMT -5
My chair will frequently set off the bomb residue detector. I think it is really sensitive, and probably not very specific. When that happens they will either test again or just wave me through. I think they do feel the cushion but not very thoroughly Last summer my 5 year olds backpack set of the explosives test, still wondering why. |
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Post by someonerandom on Oct 17, 2023 1:05:03 GMT -5
I’ve been through a bunch of airport security checks in my wheelchair and I’ve always found it amazing how poor they are. I could smuggle the shit out of some drugs if I wanted to. I also brought a lighter on a plane on accident and didn’t realize it until they found it on the return trip. If I can do that on accident, just imagine what I could do on purpose!
There’s a lot of TSA jobs out there guys. You get to pretend like you’re defending America, but get a pretty decent check and benefits to not do shit. Pretty good deal 😁
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Post by Armus on Oct 17, 2023 13:57:52 GMT -5
I’ve been through a bunch of airport security checks in my wheelchair and I’ve always found it amazing how poor they are. I could smuggle the shit out of some drugs if I wanted to. I also brought a lighter on a plane on accident and didn’t realize it until they found it on the return trip. If I can do that on accident, just imagine what I could do on purpose! There’s a lot of TSA jobs out there guys. You get to pretend like you’re defending America, but get a pretty decent check and benefits to not do shit. Pretty good deal 😁 i've had the same thought every time i've flown as an adult. it'd be so fucking easy for me to sneak a BIG fuckin knife through TSA. i mean i wouldn't be able to do anything with it, but literally just stick it under my cushion and there's no way they're finding it. idk how possible it is to beat drug sniffing dogs, but the only way they're finding a giant knife is if they make me get on the ground and remove the seat cushion, and they're not gonna do that. |
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Post by justnick on Oct 17, 2023 14:01:49 GMT -5
I’ve been through a bunch of airport security checks in my wheelchair and I’ve always found it amazing how poor they are. I could smuggle the shit out of some drugs if I wanted to. I also brought a lighter on a plane on accident and didn’t realize it until they found it on the return trip. If I can do that on accident, just imagine what I could do on purpose! There’s a lot of TSA jobs out there guys. You get to pretend like you’re defending America, but get a pretty decent check and benefits to not do shit. Pretty good deal 😁 i've had the same thought every time i've flown as an adult. it'd be so fucking easy for me to sneak a BIG fuckin knife through TSA. i mean i wouldn't be able to do anything with it, but literally just stick it under my cushion and there's no way they're finding it. idk how possible it is to beat drug sniffing dogs, but the only way they're finding a giant knife is if they make me get on the ground and remove the seat cushion, and they're not gonna do that. Internet keyword searches. Welcome to the no-fly list.  |
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Post by Armus on Oct 18, 2023 1:10:24 GMT -5
i've had the same thought every time i've flown as an adult. it'd be so fucking easy for me to sneak a BIG fuckin knife through TSA. i mean i wouldn't be able to do anything with it, but literally just stick it under my cushion and there's no way they're finding it. idk how possible it is to beat drug sniffing dogs, but the only way they're finding a giant knife is if they make me get on the ground and remove the seat cushion, and they're not gonna do that. Internet keyword searches. Welcome to the no-fly list. i don't fly anywhere anymore anyway i don't give a shit lmao |
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Post by loveonaroll2 on Nov 13, 2023 13:51:36 GMT -5
When they see me, they shout male assist! Lol had to fly back twice after I had surgery on my hands that was brutal!
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