Pat Down x 3!!!!

[Micca]

Anybody know if a ticket is required if you just want the pat down?

 

[Jennasis]

DH's knee often sets off the machine. He had a total knee replacement several years ago.

 

[White Cat]

Once was enough!lol

After NEVER being chosen for Secondary TSA Screening,I have been told I have alerted the Machine the last 2 times leaving MCO and again leaving my home Airport yesterday.

My question is how good are the Machines if they consistenly produce so many false positives?

The Pat Downs are really something!lol

I get pulled off almost every time for an extra going over. Twice in the Toronto airport and once in Orlando airport was taken to another room. Strange in the Toronto airport the one time given the demographics that was around me at the time.

 

[sam_gordon]

I get pulled off almost every time for an extra going over. Twice in the Toronto airport and once in Orlando airport was taken to another room. Strange in the Toronto airport the one time given the demographics that was around me at the time.

What do you mean by the bolded?

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

DH's knee often sets off the machine. He had a total knee replacement several years ago.

My mom got a letter from her doctor when she had her double knee surgery in 2019. It's mainly for metal detectors of course but she'd be carrying with her for travel period as advised by her doctor. Did your husband get a letter? As far as I understand it she was advised to let the TSA agents know about her knee replacement in advance of going through the machine so they can opt for the best course of action then if it's to let her go through the body scanner machine without further issues or if they would still like to do a closer inspection. She hasn't flown since she got them (covid and all) but that's what her doctor advised her to do.

 

[Kennywood]

If they're going to pat you down that often, they should at least buy you dinner first.

 

[jdb in AZ]

My mom got a letter from her doctor when she had her double knee surgery in 2019. It's mainly for metal detectors of course but she'd be carrying with her for travel period as advised by her doctor. Did your husband get a letter? As far as I understand it she was advised to let the TSA agents know about her knee replacement in advance of going through the machine so they can opt for the best course of action then if it's to let her go through the body scanner machine without further issues or if they would still like to do a closer inspection. She hasn't flown since she got them (covid and all) but that's what her doctor advised her to do.

DH had both knees replaced years ago. He just lets the TSA agent know he has bionic knees and they give him the magic wand treatment. A letter from a doctor is useless -- too easy to fake, and TSA can't demand a letter because of HIPPA.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

DH had both knees replaced years ago. He just lets the TSA agent know he has bionic knees and they give him the magic wand treatment. A letter from a doctor is useless -- too easy to fake, and TSA can't demand a letter because of HIPPA.

I'm sure my mom can just tell them and they'll accept it. All I asked is if they gave her husband a letter like they did for my mom. A letter isn't useless but thanks..

 

[TippyThomas]

DH had both knees replaced years ago. He just lets the TSA agent know he has bionic knees and they give him the magic wand treatment. A letter from a doctor is useless -- too easy to fake, and TSA can't demand a letter because of HIPPA.

What is HIPPA?

 

[jdb in AZ]

What is HIPPA?

Sorry about the spelling. Shoulda said HIPAA. https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/laws-regulations/index.html

FWIW, my DH has a card from his dr, stating that DH has artificial knees. TSA told him the card was worthless, so he hasn't used it since.

 

[Jennasis]

My mom got a letter from her doctor when she had her double knee surgery in 2019. It's mainly for metal detectors of course but she'd be carrying with her for travel period as advised by her doctor. Did your husband get a letter? As far as I understand it she was advised to let the TSA agents know about her knee replacement in advance of going through the machine so they can opt for the best course of action then if it's to let her go through the body scanner machine without further issues or if they would still like to do a closer inspection. She hasn't flown since she got them (covid and all) but that's what her doctor advised her to do.

He got one but it's pointless. He usually just tells them about his knee after it beeps. They wand him and away we go.

 

[lisaviolet]

I choose them.

 

[lisaviolet]

Strange in the Toronto airport the one time given the demographics that was around me at the time.

I can't.

I have so many one-liners, I would have to get paid.

 

[pens4821]

It seems like most the times I go through the scanners I get a quick check. Not a full pat down but they always check near my knee. I’m younger and haven’t had any surgeries or anything. Only thing we can figure out is i have varicose veins and there are a couple that stick out and that must show on the scan.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Strange in the Toronto airport the one time given the demographics that was around me at the time.

What does that mean?