ABC sticks it to GA security...

"Jay Beckman" wrote in message news:QdKZd.5356$uk7.3719@fed1read01...
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"Larry Dighera" wrote in message news
On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 09:53:41 -0500, "John T" wrote in
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I don't know whether the airlines are behind this. After all, what would
they have to gain?

Consider the fact that airline passengers must now submit to long
lines for degrading security inspections, wait for protracted periods
to meet airline schedules, and be treated like cattle. Contrast that
with the corporate or charter biz-jet GA experience. I would expect
airlines to fear loosing high paying business class customers to the
more flexible, more comfortable and less invasive GA fleet.

Not so big an issue at SNA last week. I was passing through and noticed an express lane for first class and
'preferred' travelers that bypassed the long line for us normal folk. I wonder what it takes to be preferred...


Usually it's for Silver, Gold or Platinum-level frequent flyers...or those with a seat in first class.

I fly commercially 45+ weekends a year and would never survive it if their weren't "preferred" lines at the ticket
counter and at security.

Someday I hope to fly myself to some of the events I work but for now, I'm stuck with going commercial.

Jay Beckman
PP-ASEL
Chandler, AZ

I can understand the special treatment in front of the airline counter, but the TSA running the passenger screening is a
government agency.

Blueskies wrote:

I can understand the special treatment in front of the airline counter, but the TSA running the passenger screening is a
government agency.

.... and the government is anxious to please the airlines.

Blueskies wrote:

I can understand the special treatment in front of the airline
counter, but the TSA running the passenger screening is a
government agency.

Last year the TSA started a frequent traveller program at some of the
larger airports. Basically, you have to get pre-screened, give them a
thumb print or retina scan, and you get to use the fast lane.

John Galban=====N4BQ (PA28-180)

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Blueskies wrote:

I can understand the special treatment in front of the airline
counter, but the TSA running the passenger screening is a
government agency.

Last year the TSA started a frequent traveller program at some of the
larger airports. Basically, you have to get pre-screened, give them a
thumb print or retina scan, and you get to use the fast lane.

John Galban=====N4BQ (PA28-180)



Where do I sign up?

Blueskies wrote:

Where do I sign up?

I don't think you can. The pilot program started last June and the
initial participants were frequent flyers chosen by the airlines. BTW
- under this program, you still have to go through a security
screening, you're just exempt from any secondary screening (i.e. take
off your shoes, pull down your pants and bend over).

John Galban=====N4BQ (PA28-180)

"John Galban" wrote in message
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Blueskies wrote:

I can understand the special treatment in front of the airline
counter, but the TSA running the passenger screening is a
government agency.

Last year the TSA started a frequent traveller program at some of the
larger airports. Basically, you have to get pre-screened, give them a
thumb print or retina scan, and you get to use the fast lane.

John Galban=====N4BQ (PA28-180)


Minneapolis was one of the airports where they were trying it out and I was
told that it failed miserably. Nobody trusted the government with the
information required for the background check.

Jay Beckman
PP-ASEL
Chandler, AZ

"Blueskies" wrote in message
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I can understand the special treatment in front of the airline counter, but
the TSA running the passenger screening is a government agency.

Usually, the premiere line only bypasses the general security line but then
melds back in right before you get to the xray equipment.

Vegas was an exception...the silver/gold/platinum line for America West went
to it's own separate equipment and did not mix you in with everyong else. I
don't think I've ever seen that anywhere else. Perhaps it's just another
case where what happens in Vegas...stays in Vegas! ;O)

Jay B