TSA Checkpoint A – Tampa International Airport

After waiting in the longest TSA security line EVER I had a 1-​star review all written in my head… but then I got to the front of that longer-​than-​the-​Nile line and experienced some of the friendliest, most professional TSA agents I’ve ever had the pleasure of dealing with. They had to be stressed and overwhelmed from dealing with the (literally) planeloads of people shuffling through there on a Sunday evening; but you wouldn’t know it from seeing them. I saw smiles and even heard a few jokes from them! All while they safely processed everyone and their belongings through the fracas.
I understand that one of the purposes of TSA checkpoints now being eligible for Unilocal reviews is so that those who manage the checkpoints can see areas for improvement. My suggestion is that this checkpoint be fully staffed and operational during busy times at the airport. I was dismayed to see that an entire security station sat unused.
Oh, and kudo’s to the TSA agent who singled me out for applause for correctly placing my laptop in the bucket. It’s always nice to know when I’m doing something right! :)