New "security" policy at SFO.... - SFO

New "security" policy at SFO....

Ben Schlappig — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:04:56 +0000

This is quite possibly the dumbest thing ever. Flying out of SFO on Saturday morning, I handed the ID checker at the security checkpoint my ID and boarding pass. She asked me what my last name was, in a somewhat demeaning tone, so I figured she wasn't just curious about the pronunciation. Dumbfounded, I pointed…

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» Say Your Last Name Traveling To… — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:45:56 +0000

using someone else’s ID.” While there’s been some discussion that it’s to catch users of fake IDs who don’t bother to know the name on it, the alternative ID hypothesis is probably similarly

Sfguy — Thu, 19 May 2011 12:29:13 +0000

Last friday I refused to say my last name all they did was pat me down in front of everybody and escort me to the end of security a bunch of BS

hulagrrl210 — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:54:57 +0000

glad to know they're catching illiterate terrorists in san francisco! seriously though, they should ask the birth date, that is more likely to stump somebody with a fake id then asking for the name on it!

Ryan — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:24:46 +0000

I am amazed at all the snide comments you make to TSA agents and then boast about on your blog. Correct me if I'm wrong, but frontline TSA agents make very little money and have no say in procedures. I'm sure they really enjoy reading the "I love being treated like a criminal by TSA" sticker as you galavant around the globe on premium tickets. You seem to make their jobs so much more enjoyable and a lot of good comes out of your wise remarks, I'm sure.

scientist — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:21:29 +0000

How does being a jerk to the ID-checker solve anything? How is this question different than asking if you've packed the bags yourself, which they've been asking for decades? If you have a problem with the question, take it up with a supervisor (who at least might have the people skills to take the abuse), or better yet with the people responsible for putting the law in place. Or get the ACLU to sue over loss of civil liberties. I try to be nice to those who have a crappy, low-paying job instead of being condescending to them for following directions.

sip — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:44:31 +0000

I just say "Я не говорю по английски" when asked for my last name ;-)

Greg — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:46:17 +0000

YA Brian I am comparing them to war criminals. They are molesting people and violating their rights in a supposed attempt to protect us. When was the last time a bomb went off on an airliner in the USA? 1962. How long until we started using metal detectors? 1972? Something like that. TSA is security theater at best, conditioning the people to accept tyranny is the real reason they are put in place. Being the son and nephew of people who put an end to the holocaust, I find it offensive that you don't take the time to learn a bit of history about the people who saved your grandfather.

Paulo — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:45:57 +0000

Why is it that, we are constanly challenging security like they have a hidden agenda? Travel abroad and realize how easy we have it here. Just answer the question an move on. We need to stop challenging the government on every stupid thing and focus on what is really is important. We are spoilled! We need to deal and stop bitchting about stupid stuff. Sorry!!!

Brian L. — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:20:47 +0000

@Greg, so you're compring airport security screeners with war criminals who murdered millions of people? Seriously? And you're suggesting that said airport security screeners should be put on trial? Frankly, as the grandson of a holocaust survivor, I find that absurd and offensive.