Those people on that thread are in clueless la-la land. We had to take off our shoes everywhere we went (everyone in line did). I'm sure that is so sanitary. Every time I return through SFO, I am going through the line, minding my own business, smiling (i.e. no hostile attitude), etc. and I still get singled out for the "pat-down". No, they do not just wand you, they touch you in areas where you should not let strangers touch you. I have flown for emergencies only in the last year and this one qualified. This time at least, I had my husband watching so I felt a bit safer.
And, yep, because the airlines can't get their act together, there was no plane for us and we didn't arrive until 12:45 am, back home about 3 am. The entire Tucson Airport was abandoned and apparently there was no one left to unload luggage so that took another hour. By the time they found a shuttle driver to long-term parking...etc. etc. It was miserable enough before TSA days. It's beyond me why the airlines are subsidized.
Unfortunately, I have to fly again in two weeks for business. We will lose our jobs if we don't go on this trip. A few others asked if we could take the train or bus, answer was no. Can't wait to see what pleasures await me then.
Idiots on Donner Pass v. flying... hmmmmm.
Heheh - you'll love the otherwise unemployable, English is NOT my first, or even second, language gropers in the AUS.
What a joke is Homeland Insecurity.
Desert cheers out there.