TSA warning for those flying to PPUSA

[Yippee38]

Effective June 1, TSA has implemented a new rule that's supposed to make things easier. The problem, the claim, is that too many people's names are similar to the names on their "no fly" list. This results in too many people having problems getting through security.

So to fix this, TSA has implemented a new rule that requires that the name that you booked your flight under is EXACTLY the same as the name on your ID. I don't know if this includes initials for middle name or what. However, if the two don't match, you will have a problem getting through security.

That should speed things right up, don't you think?

I just want to make sure everybody double-checks your bookings to make sure your name is the same as that on your ID so you don't have problems.

As an aside, if you drive across the U.S. to Canada or Mexico border, you now must have a passport.

 

[mitchgx]

I don't think it's as bad as all that...sounds like more of an upfront security mechanism rather than something that would keep you from getting on a flight you've already booked:

http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/secureflight/index.shtm

 

[Magius]

Q. What if my name and I.D. do not exactly match when I arrive at security? Will I be turned away and unable to fly?

A. No. Secure Flight will not impact the process at the security checkpoint in any way. At the security checkpoint, TSA strives to ensure you are who you say you are. TSA performs travel document checking to see that you, your identification, and your boarding pass match and are valid. TSA performs this function because identity matters and it is critical to security to ensure that individuals with hostile intent do not board aircraft. Secure Flight is a behind-the-scenes process that TSA and airlines collaborate on to compare the information you provide against government watch lists. The additional data elements that you may be asked to provide, such as date of birth and gender, serve to better differentiate you from individuals on the government watch list. Secure Flight will not impact the security checkpoint experience. While Secure Flight and travel document checking are both critical security functions, they serve different purposes at different points in the security process.

 

[Angrafan]

Hopefully I won't have problems.. ahah Given that I have 4 names (+ a "de" in front of my last name, making it 5) all my ID's have different variations of my name...

 

[mgirishfan]

For the past two years I now book all flights with my whole name - first, middle, last - ever since I surprisingly found 'myself' on United's no-fly list with just my first and last name. For US folks, I highly recommend doing exactly what the poster above says. Ever since, I have absolutely no problem flying in the US or abroad, and believe me, I fly a lot! (Posting from Spain right now, LOL!)

Cheerios!

 

[Yippee38]

Thanks for clarifying that. I couldn't find any information on the TSA site, so I didn't know anything about the details.

 

[kittybeast]

all I want to know is can I bring my lipstick this year?!?!?! LOL

those damn rules on containers, liquids, etc. are driving me batty. thankfully I only fly once or twice a year.

 

[freakchylde]

Never underestimate the stupidity of a TSA agent. Never give them room to make their stupidity truth. Saves time, saves frustration....especially at the Atlanta Airport - where stupid TSA agents are abundant.

 

[Ascension]

I flew into Anchorage from Atlanta 2 weeks ago. The company booked my flight under the name I go by...not what is on any of my identification, which is my full name. I didn't have an issue.

 

[Yippee38]

I flew into Anchorage from Atlanta 2 weeks ago. The company booked my flight under the name I go by...not what is on any of my identification, which is my full name. I didn't have an issue.

Rule started June 1.

 

[lady_space]

Never underestimate the stupidity of a TSA agent. Never give them room to make their stupidity truth. Saves time, saves frustration....especially at the Atlanta Airport - where stupid TSA agents are abundant.

Agreed 100%. It's astounding how bad they are here. I'm just hoping they let Urban in the country with a pending application with Immigration. No reason they shouldn't, but if you get somebody who's having a bad day... :/

 

[Gunstar9]

As an aside, if you drive across the U.S. to Canada or Mexico border, you now must have a passport.

I guess they're going to try to make it harder for us all to escape when the next Great Depression hits.

 

[J-Man]

Never underestimate the stupidity of a TSA agent. Never give them room to make their stupidity truth. Saves time, saves frustration....especially at the Atlanta Airport - where stupid TSA agents are abundant.

I can relate to this, as a former Raytheon Corporation employee, we have had the dubious honor of training Security checkpoint personnel from 1997. Befor 9/11 these people at the checkpoints were minimum wage employees of various security companies. Now, little know fact, to get a job working at the airports with these companies there was a standard established by then FAA security, some of the requirements were:
1. Must be US citizen
2. Speak English
3. Be able to pass a written FAA security test
4 Have a 10 year personal background check down.

WELLLLLLLL, lets make a long story short, and jump to DFW airport 1999, I am there as the lead engineer to train, and install all the new checkpoint security equipment(ie metal detectors, Explosive Detection equipment, X-Rays and such) We trained, in a 4 week period over 1100 checkpoint personnel, here is a breakdown of ethnic background Angelo- 25, African American - 35, Hispanic American - 50, the rest were from third world countries, with about 20 to 30 from IRAQ and IRAN. There was one gentleman who had only been in the country 6 weeks, now tell me how he could have fulfilled items 1 -4 above.
When TSA was formed in 2001 granted most of these people lost their jobs due to not being able to meet minimum requirements, but a lot of the former security company employees applied for and got jobs with TSA, and are now making $36k to $53K a year for being super assholes. Just my insight into the problem.

 

[Zznwolet]

My god this agency is a complete joke. I've worked with these jokers a couple of years ago doing some contract work after the whole 9-11 thng and now privy to their practices everytime I go flying on business (which hasn't be been much as of recently) but their restrictions are ridiculous.

 

[MetalRose]

As an aside, if you drive across the U.S. to Mexico border, you now must have a passport.

I'm thinking that only works in one direction... I'll give you 3 guesses as to which way.

-MetalRose