The TSA has a place and purpose, but I have to wonder if they know what it is. In my travels as a pilot I've run into this kind of thing time and time again. I even had a TSA employee tell me I wasn't allowed into the terminal due to the fact that I didn't fly for the airline that used it. I was jump seating home. He was pretty quick to threaten me with an arrest. It wasn't until the supervisor arrived (at my request) that the situation was corrected. The TSA agent simply did not know the rules. I've found this to be more common than not. Really makes me miss hauling cargo.
I'm all about safety and protecting the traveling public. The TSA has an important job. They just need a lot more education on what the rules are and when and how to apply them.
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