TSA goes TNA: Security Directive Number: SD 1544-09-06

[denem]

http://gizmodo.com/5435188/leaked-homeland-securitys-post-underwear-bomb-airplane-rules?skyline=true&s=x

1. BOARDING GATE

1. The aircraft operator or authorized air carrier representative must ensure all passengers are screened at the boarding gate during the boarding process using the following procedures. These procedures are in addition to the screening of all passengers at the screening checkpoint.
1. Perform thorough pat-down of all passengers at boarding gate prior to boarding, concentrating on upper legs and torso.
2. Physically inspect 100 percent of all passenger accessible property at the boarding gate prior to boarding, with focus on syringes being transported along with powders and/or liquids.
3. Ensure the liquids, aerosols, and gels restrictions are strictly adhered to in accordance with SD 1544-06-02E.

During the boarding process, the air carrier may exempt passengers who are Heads of State or Heads of Government from the measures outlined in Section I.A. of this SD, including the following who are traveling with the Head of State or Head of Government-

[denem]

1. Travelling Soon?

I am. Not looking forward to thorough pat down (or up) of my inner thighs.

[depakid]

2. Thankfully, not to the states....

[denem]

3. Don't drink too many Hunter Reds,

I might slip you a UA ticket and some flying grade Mormon underwear ;)

[pdxmom]

4. From looking at the full directive, it looks like this only applies to

international flights coming into the US from other nations and only lasts until December 30th.

[denem]

5. I drew the short straw.

Flying in from Sydney. And no, the Directive has extended here as boarding procedure from now on: (An additional security check at the gates for flights to the US).

[depakid]

6. ABC said tonight you'll need to be there an hour early (earlier) to accomodate the delay

(You can still bring in a fine shiraz- but it will have to be in the suitcase). Not sure what the deal is with duty free now.

Also, reports from Canada and the UK indicate only one carry on will be allowed. Glad I got out of the madhouse before that was put into place.

[pdxmom]

7. Is it the airline itself that makes that a permanent procedure? And

are they extending the no bathroom or things on lap an hour before landing, too?

Hell, I can't figure out what the no lap thing even means. Does that mean no books or magazines, if you're holding them in your lap? I'm just not understanding how this is supposed to be enforced and what it applies to. Sounds like a nightmare.

[malaise]

8. So the fuckers who create the environment which

breeds angry militants are exempt from the terror we now face in lines at airports. Isn't that swell. I detest strangers touching me - :puke:

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

9. Is that a pipe bomb in your pocket?

Or do you just like security checks?

:hi: