I witnessed an amazing exchange this morning, while waiting at the local office of the TSA "Pre-Check Program for an interview applying for a "Trusted Traveler" I.D number and card, providing expedited check-in for international flights.
An obvious illegal was told that his two means of photo identification did not have identical names. The web site pre-application form was explicit in making it clear that ALL means of official photo identification MUST have identical names. The illegal had two last names on one and only one on his Driver's licence.
He argued, and was told what "identical" means, ...about 12 times.
The applicant, arguing that it shouldn't matter, (Claiming special privilege as an illegal,) lost.
Small pleasures... (schadenfreude)
How did the TSA Precheck process go? Husband and I are thinking of doing the same.
Times have changed.
I used to get on a City bus to travel from Windsor to Detroit, and return. I could spend a care free day at Tiger Stadium or attend a Concert. That was many years ago. Zero hassle.
Now, I travel for work.
I thought about that Nexxus(?)program, but backed out when I learned they needed a Retina Scan.
For me, the Border Agent conversation is not a big time waster. The PITA are the TSA types who scan you, then look through your luggage.
Those folks have zero consideration for connecting flights or meetings that you must attend