airport security procedures

[plutolovr]

Last year, flying out of BUF (without any jewelry or belt) I started to take my shoes off and was told to keep them on. While going through security in TPA at come back, I yelled at for both leaving my shoes (ballet flats) on and taking my watch off to put it in the bin.

You were probably sent through the TSA Pre-check line. They do this randomly and you don't need to take off your shoes or anything. I go through Pre all the time and I really wish when they send people to this line that they instruct them on what they need to do, or not do, in this case. I don't know how many times I get behind someone who was sent there and they hold everyone taking off their shoes and stuff. Not their fault, I just wish TSA would tell them.

 

[CPT Tripss]

Two years ago, flying out of BUF, I had my watch on (I always wear one and it was never an issue). After going through the scanner (wearing a tight turtleneck and leggins as I was told to remove my long sweater), I was told I needed a pat down (of course, I thought the scanner was in lieu of a pat down) because of my left arm. By the end of the explanation, a female agent was there as I was pulling up my sleeve to show my watch. She patted my arm and told me to have a nice day.

Last year, flying out of BUF (without any jewelry or belt) I started to take my shoes off and was told to keep them on. While going through security in TPA at come back, I yelled at for both leaving my shoes (ballet flats) on and taking my watch off to put it in the bin.

So - plan of taking the shoes off (I bring socks in my purse if it is sandal weather), don't wear a belt and put all of your jewelry in a baggie to put on at the gate.

Being yelled at is just part of the process.