TSA – Transportation Security Administration

Rude? Not really. Stupid? Most definitely.
Second time my luggage was lost and delivered later and second time they destroy it. Content was OK, looked untouched at all (why did they open the suitcase that is another question), but the locks were destroyed beyond being useful. Amazing thing is that my luggage was UNLOCKED in both cases, all one needed was to snap the latch open. How does TSA find employees so dumb, they cant even figure that out? How does TSA expect them to do real security screening, I wouldn’t even dare to ask.

This was actually one of the most pleasant TSA experiences I’ve had at a major airport. Agents were really nice, patient, and helpful, and the lines were actually really short. From the time I got into line to the time I collected my things from security, I waited for less than 10 minutes — on a Friday afternoon! One of the agents insisted there’s a media conspiracy! My first time flying out of Ohare wasn’t that bad after all.

I signed up for the TSA pre check in
Rosemont and paid the $ 85.00 for
Both my wife and I and made sure
The numbers were on our reservations. I
Was just told the Precheck is random
and it might not appear on our boarding
Pass.
This is just another example how the
TSA is screwed up and just another
Way for them to get money out of
Travelers.
If you are cleared for the Precheck
You should get it every time you
Fly, without question

It’s not all the TSA employees problem the lines are so long. People need to quit blaming them. If passengers would limit their carry on luggage, follow the rules of what they can bring on and GET TO THE AIRPORT ON TIME things would go smoothly.

I got in line for tsa 2 hours before my flight and still missed it. While I was is line, I asked a tsa employee «what happens if I miss my flight?» He replied «then you rebook and sleep here, haha». No joke, he laughed in my face. I don’t understand how they can be understaffed if I saw the other two tsa lines closed with employees just sitting around! Also, the news articles saying tsa tried to help people with a sooner flight time get through is a complete lie. They had no concern for anyone.

Line 1.5 hours long. TSA agents yelling back at angry customers. Just a circus. I don’t understand how this isn’t being managed properly? …seems like an ongoing issue.

I was
pulled aside as i was boarding a plane from Chicago to Dubai as
one of the officers yelled behind my back «Russian «(I am not).
Then this tall 6,2» blond officer started questioning me. After i
said that i was in Las Vegas with my friends for my bachelorette
party he demanded to see my phone. He gave my phone to two other
officers (dark hair man and blond woman) who literally went
through All my photos taking their sweet time on the bikini ones
of me and my friends. I was concerned that such actions were
illegal to which the tall blond officer started raising his voice
and threatened to make me miss my flight if i dont do «it» the
easy way. He was totally rude and humiliating asking why the hell
did I come to the States for my bachelorette if I live in Dubai
(Im from Seattle and work for Emirates Airlines in Dubai at
present). I have never received such a rude treatment in the US
in my life and I hope this guy gets what he deserves!

Waited in line for 3 hours to get on a 9:25am flight and since the TSA made budget cuts, missed my flight and my connecting flight. Missed a very important event because there were two people checking in at the security check point. They could only afford two people?! They were also jerks! People were crying getting out of line.

Unbelievably ridiculous. Lines are literally 500 people long on a non-​holiday weekend and there’s no one directing people where to go, turning a bad situation into a giant clusterfunk. Two hour wait to get through security if you’re lucky. Hey you’ve only had 15 years to figure this shit out TSA, need a bit more time?
On a positive note, I’m glad that Johnny in 4B won’t be able to walk into the plane with 4oz of liquid.
Your tax dollars at work.

Their all the same. Bad experience every time i travel. Extremely rude for no reason what so ever. Live a very low lifes. Their brains cant think properly. Very narrow minded thinkers.

I fly on a weekly basis for work. I encounter multiple TSA agents all over the country, most are nice and I appreciate the effort they put forth to regulate security measures.
Will Rogers Airport has the rudest I have ever encountered that threatens passengers as far as I’m concerned.
«Officer» Wyatt stated, «People, there are two lines, form them or I’ll come form them for you!» More efficient background checks should be made for TSA to check for mental stability to see if someone illicits behavior as a disturbed child that wants to be in a place of power. What if this man worked in patient care? He would be abusive.
TSA, please set some guidelines, a some of these agents are going to take it too far and end in a law suit due to an angry passenger having a bad day.
Where I come from it is not necessary to be rude to people because you hate your job.

Considering the blizzard on the east coast and travel delays, I would have expected more TSA lines to be opened. Arrived 90 minutes before flight with no checked bags and waited over an hour in line before more security opened.
On the other hand, TSA agents were great. Big shout out to Kenneth in terminal 3! you gave me hope!

All who travel frequently know the screening process for the regular line… meaning where you basically feel like you strip off coat, scarf, sweater, shoes, jewelry, belt, etc. and unload laptop know. its a much longer line for such reasons!.. (not to leave out, the TSA people who work those lines are the worst with Customer Service Skills).
I got an email invitation to enroll in TSA pre-​Check and with TSA Pre-​check, there is no line and this service makes a huge difference at holiday time and peak TSA screenings at the airport. Best of all, the TSA people are just a tad cordial which makes the airport
experience better. I gladly accepted the email TSA-​Precheck invitation and diverted to the TSA website where I scheduled my appt based on TSA’s open day and (if I may add) time slots with a list of convenient locations. You also select type of acceptable ID to bring with you. I cancelled once and rescheduled with no difficulties and no penalties. The entire (actual) visit takes 10 minutes and takes less than 30 days to process paperwork. The website to enroll is:
Website:
I showed up on appt date and there was no waiting. My fingerprints were taken and signed to confirm no felonies etc. I paid the $ 85 for TSA-​precheck is good for 5 years. In the mail, you get a TSA number assigned to you. If you made flights before the TSA Precheck service, you will need to call and forward unique ID. I also discovered, anyone can enroll, you dont need to get invitation from TSA or the airlines. I got an invitation because I travel frequently. For status updates, (to follow up on approval status)…
Website

And Wa-La…At Christmas time, Midway Airport~ I saw the mega long line and asked which line is this. Well, Thank goodness, I had the TSA-​precheck option as there was no line. I happily (yet gracefully) went to the front of the TSA-​precheck line.

Every time I’ve flown through here has been a disaster thanks to the bozos running the security lines. I fly a few times a year and O’Hare has some of the most unprofessional TSA agents in the country. The lines are nearly always a disaster. It’s common to see a TSA agent standing around doing nothing. They’re all laugh and smiles with each other, but going on serious power trips when they talk to passengers. They flash their fisher price badges like they have actual authority. The second something goes wrong, they go running to the Chicago Police Department.
In one instance in July, a TSA agent told my friend that she «had a nice ass». What a wonderful feeling that was. It’s not like you can complain either. One peep out of you, and they has «reasonable suspicion» to make you miss your flight.
The TSA is so bad that I actually consider alternatives to air travel now. What a bunch of jokers.

I fly from here on nearly a weekly basis. Like most airports’ TSA, there’s no clue what to expect. The variations and inconsistencies between experience, days, and officers is beyond frustrating. The lack of consistency in rules and regulations, despite them being clear on the TSA website, seems to vary on an ongoing basis according to the officers.
«Officer» Bishop is the most rude of which I’ve encountered and needs to be taken down from his power trip.
This country needs to start taking security more seriously. The operations should be run by true security professionals, not minimum wage employees. Too bad they have sole control for the most part…

I know it’s fashionable for some of us privileged enough to travel by air to find every possible fault with TSA. Well, here’s something different. We recently took three flights on a trip to the American West and back and all encounters were positive. Two were even more so. Since we were flying domestic I didn’t take my current passport, figuring a driver license would do. That was fine, except, not usually using that document I didn’t have a routine for where to keep it. In Omaha, I took it out to show the agent, and then instead of tucking it back into my wallet, tossed it in the «dog food dish» with my other personal stuff. Then when I collected my things didn’t notice that it had fallen out.
A couple of days before our return from Salt Lake City, I couldn’t find my license. Luckily, I had packed my expired passport, and the TSA agent allowed me through, while sternly reminding me to carry a license or other more acceptable ID. When we got home, six days after leaving Omaha, there was a letter from a TSA supervisor in Omaha informing me they had found my license and providing simple and clear instructions about how to get it back. Couldn’t ask for better service than that.
As for all the complaints about screening and screeners, would they rather go back to pre-​9/​11? Perhaps they are too young to remember the legitimate fear that gripped air travel after that.

TSA sucks. I despise TSA almost as much as US Airways.
I’ve been in the Army and the TSA folks remind me of drill sergeants. Always barking orders, in your face, shuttling you like cattle, through security lines and I’ve been so tempted to tell them to fuck off. (BTW, TSA can’t belt me in the face and get away with it. The Army could have, something in the fine print of that contract I signed, which I was advised of.)
Yes, airport security is important. I’m grateful you can detain brain-​washed, assholes carrying AK-​47s, bombs, etc. No, I don’t want to travel with those folks. (Though, don’t let TSA give you a false sense of air flight security. I won’t elaborate, but think about it.)
TSA, your customers are not taking a $ 3.00 bus ride. Airline fees are much higher. Myself, the federal gov was paying almost $ 2K a month for me to fly and be treated like shit. No thanks.
I’ve stopped flying due to the TSA and US Airways’ chronic flight delays out of Philadelphia.
I also know others whom have given up flying all together.
The airways are just as crowded as the highways and the U.S. population continues to increase. When will we hit gridlock everywhere and we won’t be able to travel anywhere?
It will happen.

Waited in a very long line to go through security. They held me at tsa checkpoint because the scanner went off on me. Had to wait for a tsa woman to pat me down. Asked the agent holding me if I had time to catch my flight. She didn’t care. Told me I probably will because they’re waiting for someone to pat me down. When she finally came, they took me to a room and pat me down. I was cleared. Went to my designated gate. They had just finished boarding and didn’t allow me to board. Yup, I missed my flight. Went to claim my luggage afterwards, but airline agent said my bag is already on its way home. She also said it was checked over an hour before, so that tells you how long I waited at security.
I’ve never had any problem with tsa before at any other airport. This is my first time at O’hare and unfortunately, I have to say, a lot of them are rude. I didn’t put up any fuss, so I don’t understand why I had such rudeness aimed at me.

I recently traveled with my disabled son for a medical procedure and because my mom was with us, we got Pre TSA approved. That perk was really nice. The agents were very focused on my son and his needs (he is unable to go through the Xray machine). They had to wipe his hands and since he is vision impaired, he wasn’t able to understand.
I didn’t understand why they had to completely pat me but the agent completely explained to me what she was doing and why she was doing it.
They didn’t explain to me why they had to search my sons medical bag, TSA explained it to me at Raleigh, NC.

One of the TSA’s from Chicago O’hare told my girlfriend point blank, «Hey You have a nice ass.» She was too scared to admit it in front of all that security until after we were in the terminal.
Are you kidding me, dude? You’re supposed to make us feel «safe»?