TSA Checkpoint C – Memphis Airport

I have never had a problem with any TSA agents at Memphis International. We fly out of there about 4 – 5 times a year. We have always been treated courteously; especially my young teens.
Often I wish Memphis would share some of them with other airports. Our local agents really set the bar high for professionalism and for kindness to travelers.

TSA is laughable!
It is not the fault of the TSA agents. They should not be blamed for taking easy jobs. We should blame the government. It is a perfect example of big government waste.
It takes a few agents to say «take off your shoes.» It takes a few more agents to say «stay here» while they wait on the other agent in a different location to say that you passed the body scan. We should all support airport security, but things have gotten crazy. Most people who have read scholarly articles about the post ⁹⁄₁₁ changes agree that the new safety measures do very little to address real safety concerns. Is four ounces of toothpaste really a major security concern?
Again, I do not blame the agents. They are not highly educated, and they need jobs to take care of their families. Why should they refuse to accept government money for forcing people to stand in line? I give one star because the job we are asking TSA agents to perform does not make a big difference, but it costs us a fortune.
Travel well my friends! I love pre-​check because I have to deal with fewer BS issues and fewer agents who do not even know the published rules.

Their a bit pushy. There was absolutely no line in front or in back of me. I stood at the gate for a few seconds until the man called me forward to check my plane ticket and identification. He was cordial and spoke. As I approached the xray area the tall TSA lady was rushing I told her one moment I am trying to take of my shoes to be x-​rayed. still there is no one in front, behind me, no crowd or anything. After that she directed me to the body x-​rayed machine where you put your hands up. I was told after the body x — ray to stepped to the side to be searched. The lady was very nice and asked can I take off my hat, I said no problems with the instructions. She lightly pressed my head in a few spots and said thank you. I know my head is big but I didn’t know it was going to cause me to be searched.