So in a little less than 24 hours, I am going to fly across the country. I haven't been on a plane since I was a kid, and I need to know what to expect with TSA. I'm FTM, I don't bind, but am pre-op. I don't pack either. I have been on T for a year, but my gender marker still says female.

I need to know what to expect tomorrow. I could opt for a pat-down, according to the TSA's page on transgender travelers on their website, but I'm still really nervous. Any word on what I can expect?

Bailey,

I'm MTF but I went through TSA as Denise about a month ago.
1- does your id match your ticket?
2- do you resemble your id at all?
3- be confident, don't be nervous.
4- if you are going through the scanner, not metal detector, tell the person when you get there that they should select "female" on the scanner.  They may look at you funny, but you will not need a post down.
5- be calm, pretend this is normal (which it is).  Answer all questions truthfully.

Have fun with it.  In my case it was very affirming.  No issues.

Please update this thread ASAP after going thru TSA.

Have fun.

Quote from: Denise on January 25, 2017, 07:21:44 PM
Bailey,

I'm MTF but I went through TSA as Denise about a month ago.
1- does your id match your ticket?
2- do you resemble your id at all?
3- be confident, don't be nervous.
4- if you are going through the scanner, not metal detector, tell the person when you get there that they should select "female" on the scanner.  They may look at you funny, but you will not need a post down.
5- be calm, pretend this is normal (which it is).  Answer all questions truthfully.

Have fun with it.  In my case it was very affirming.  No issues.

Please update this thread ASAP after going thru TSA.

Have fun.

1. My ID matches my ticket (had to double check that it needed to say female)
2. My ID picture was updated when I legally changed my name a few months ago
3. I usually do act as though it's normal. It's my first time, so hopefully I won't run into issues.
Thanks so much!