Goodbye, 'Anomaly' — TSA's New Word for Trans Bodies Is 'Alarm'

[stephaniec]

"beep" is gender friendly

[Arch]

From the article:
I'm reminded of those signs that say "This door is alarmed."  I always wonder "What scared it?"

Oh, good, I'm not the only one!!!!!

[Starfire]

That's true. And I have global entry now so I skip the line

I also have Global Entry (which includes all the TSA PreCheck benefits).

In the last few months I have gone through TSA security in several different airports and I never once had to go through the full body scanners, only the metal detectors.  I don't know if that applies in all airports but that was my experience in STL, ORD, DEN, HNL, ROC, and EWR.  That is in addition to not having to wait in line, take off shoes, remove laptops or liquids from carry-ons, etc.

I highly recommend joining Global Entry (international travel and domestic US) or TSA Pre (domestic US travel only) if you fly frequently or even just occasionally.

[Stevie]

  I know this is off topic but, sometimes screenings are not random. I have traveled with my brother on several occasions he is paraplegic and needs to use a wheel chair. Every time we went thru screening he was pulled aside and I would have to assist him get out of his chair so they could look under the seat cushion and also inspect the metal tubing that his chair is constructed from.

[JLT1]

I've had no pat down or other problems the last two times I traveled.  The machine wizzed and I  walked out.  I'm pre- op....(Not happy about that part.)

Jen