said by djrobx:said by TheMG:I've flown to the USA a few times and while all of the screenings I went through were without incident, I can't say that they were "quick and efficient".
Then again, it's not "quick and efficient" here in Canada either. But at least we get to keep our shoes on.
On average I've spent significantly more time waiting in security line-ups at airports, than the amount of time spent at the check-in counters.
What really burns me up is the monetization of the the security checkpoints. I'm referring to Nexus/Global Entry/Pre check/Frequent flyer priority lanes.
Why the hell is it OK to let SOME people bypass security checks? Do they not think that someone looking to get past security might go through the process to get one of these things?
Even just access to shorter lines for frequent flyers seems wrong to me. These things remove incentive for the TSA to improve the process for ALL passengers.
As stated, if you have Nexus/Global Entry etc your background is already checked.
The shorter lines for frequent fliers is an airline thing, not the TSA. The TSA has little incentive to improve the process just like any government bureaucracy, they are nearly impossible to hold accountable.