TSA Announces Pilot of Trusted Traveler Program

Bob the Super Hamste writes "CNN reports that the TSA has announced the pilot of their trusted traveler program. This is the program where an individual gives up additional information to the government and then gets expedited security. The pilot program will only be available to certain frequent fliers on Delta passengers flying out of Atlanta and Detroit, and to American Airlines passengers flying out of Miami and Dallas. Plans are in the work to expand this to other airports and other airlines as well."

I have TSA in my pants

[slashpot]

I have a TSA Trusted Traveler in my pants!

Be polite...

[Lord Grey]

When my doorbell rings and the Jehovah's Witnesses or Mormons are on the doorstop, I tell them "No, thanks."

When the TSA offers to restore a small bit of the freedom I used to have anyway, but only after forcing me to give up something else, I say, "No, thanks, you intrusive motherfucking bastards."

Mom did try to raise a polite child, you know.

Self pat-down

[gomiam]

Are trusted travelers to pat themselves down or supposed to do a striptease? :)

Can I finally use my damn TWIC card for something?

[n1ywb]

I've had this stupid Transport Worker Identification Credential smart card thing in my wallet for years now. I had to pass a background check and everything. If I can't use that DHS/TSA issued credential to skip security on flights under this trusted travel program, well, I guess what else should we expect form the government, efficiency?

Re:So I can buy my way out of airport security?

[WormholeFiend]

Capitalism solves everything!

Re:I have TSA in my pants

[obergfellja]

I'm sure the enhanced patdown will be able to find it.

in the parent thread's case, I doubt it.

Re:From Detroit?

[RyuuzakiTetsuya]

A one way out of Detroit isnt suspicious. It means you've got the good sense not to come back.

Re:So I can buy my way out of airport security?

[memyselfandeye]

More than that. I've never been body scanned or pat downed the 2-dozen or so flights since the start of the program a year and a half ago??? I'm kind of sad that I'll have to share my good fortune with the plebs in my special line for people who shower and shave before boarding an airplane. What's the point of American Express upgrades anymore?

If you can't detect my sarcasm, let's add a little more.

If I were in charge for the pilot program, I'd have a simple question. "Do you want to overthrow the Federal Government" Anything from "Hell yes!" to "Not really, but I wouldn't be sad to see it happen" will guarantee you're harmless and ready for accelerated screening techniques. Shifty eyes and an "Absolutely not. God bless America, and No One Else!" answer will guarantee you're a lying tarwowist. I think we can all agree on that... and nothing else.