8 TSA SECRETS They Don't Want You To Know

8 SHOCKING Airport Security secrets exposed and tips to get through TSA airport Security fast in 2024. From SSSS on your boarding pass to secret code words TSA agents use for passengers, these are the secrets TSA agents will never tell you. Learn how to avoid having your stuff stolen by airport security agents, how to avoid setting off an airport security alarm and having a pat-down, and what they can see on the body scanner.

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00:00 TSA Secrets Exposed
00:15 TSA Can't do THIS
00:45 Know your rights
01:16 TSA 'SPOT' training
01:34 Behavior that gets you flagged
02:16 TSA secret codes
02:48 SSSS on your boarding pass
03:18 Inappropriate codes for passengers
03:40 TSA facebook group EXPOSED
04:08 It's impossible to get an agent fired
04:48 Body scanner shows you naked
05:23 Who is responsible for theft/damage?
05:50 Tips to avoid theft
06:24 Checked luggage at risk
07:02 How to know if suitcase was searched
07:45 Prevent theft from checked luggage

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[silverwings]

I remember the days of no screening and your family could walk to the gate to see you get on airplane. How times have changed.

[Jacksonbone-mj]

I'm favoured, $27K every week! I can now give back to the locals in my community and also support God's work and the church. God bless Sonia bless America.

[gamerjunction]

Nervous? No. Annoyed by the whole process? Yes.

[joelmartin]

You missed : TSA agents don’t want you to know that the whole security screening is mostly for show and they are for the most part grossly incompetent at their jobs.

[MrDejast]

In Chicago I had a tsa agent fired and sued in court over stealing prescription medication.

[diamondtbar]

Several years ago, I flew cross country to attend a cousin's wedding. When I got to my hotel room and opened my suitcase, there was one of those TSA notices that my suitcase had been searched. I have no problem with them searching it. But I did have a serious problem with the agent(s) STEALING the blouse I was going to wear to the wedding. I had to run to some stores, frantically looking for an appropriate top to go with my skirt. I know this is just a little thing, but apparently the US government couldn't care less if their TSA agents are also THIEVES.

[marshall]

I have had things stolen several times with the TSA note left in the suitcase. If they can take stuff out, they can put stuff in. We are not any safer than we were on September 10th.

[bigdogpete]

I am so glad i was kept safe from my toothpaste on my last trip.

[BonoboMonkey]

If you’re trying to catch a flight and falling behind, you will be exhibiting all manner of stress.

[nxiieff]

I remember when air travel was a pleasure and a privilege, our governments have killed that off too now!

[JBass]

My wife and I fly about once a year and most TSA agents have been professional and helpful. The exception was at the Denver airport during covid. We always leave plenty of time to transfer between connecting flights but we had to stand in line for 90 minutes to get through the security check point. My wife is a breast cancer survivor and she was selected for special screening because her breast prosthetics showed up on the scanner. Our connecting flight was about to take off so my wife declined the private room exam and agreed to an exam by a female TSA agent. The female TSA agent wasn’t happy that my wife refused the private room option so she made a big production about the pat down procedure and “felt up” my wife for more than a minute in front of more than 100 people. Embarrassing to say the least. My wife then ran to the gate while that same female agent then decided that I also needed special screening. Another big production while the agents went through my carry-on. A big thank you to Southwest Airlines for delaying the closing of the plane door by a few minutes until I could catch up with my wife at the gate. If we had had more time, my wife definitely would have filed a formal complain for sexual harassment and violation of ADA regulations.

[CrimsonRaven]

Although not legal, I get profiled a lot because I look Middle Eastern. In the waiting room I was standing alone and stared at profusely by a TSA agent. I knew I was going to be approached. Announcement came over that we are about to board and that you may be asked for secondary inspection. As I walked, the TAA agent came right to me as I anticipated. I cut her off after “excuse me sir” when I flashed my badge and said “armed Federal Agent.” She excused herself with a hang dog look.

[martin]

I'm never nervous at airport security but I'm almost always irritated by their bad organisation and queues.

[joecrowaz]

I STILL can't believe they let people on with Skateboards! I've personally seen it three times. What a great weapon and shield in one!! But, by all means take my Shampoo.

[chrissymiller-crowe]

I’ve had my nail file taken from me, a few minutes later about 20 young girls walked right up to the checkin with the trophies they had won for sport, these were approximately 300 mm high with a heavy base and a huge star on top with 100 mm spikes sticking out, ridiculous

[gutsbiker]

Seems we need protection against the TSA.

[lester_ernesto]

TSA ARE A BUNCH OF SECURITY GUARDS WHO COULD NOT GET A BETTER JOB ... SOMEONE GAVE THEM A BADGE AND NOW THEY THINK THE ARE RAMBO ... 😂😂😂

[heberbelles]

thanks for the info. The TSA lost my passport when i went thru the screening, they told me to put everything in a bin. when i got on the other side my passport was missing. i was upset and and just as i was walking away to file a complaint someone found my passport on the ground under the screening table stuck between 2 bins. . I will NEVER let my passport out of my hand again while going thru a screening.

[lynnschooler]

TSA strip searched my 68 year old neighbor lady on a 'random' choice. She's an abuse survivor and was traumatized by it. Everyone who works for TSA should be ashamed of themselves.

[davidl]

I had a few experiences with TSA agents that were bad. The most notable happened to me 8 to 10 years going through the TSA checkpoint in the San Francisco International Airport. I wore a money belt around my waist under my clothes since I was flying internationally. The TSA screener asked me what I was wearing under my clothes and I told him it was a money belt. He immediately notified his supervisor where I was questioned. They demanded I take my money belt off in front of everyone going through the checkpoint. I would have to take off my pants I responded. I was immediately taken to a small room where two TSA agents demanded I take off the money belt. I took off my pants and stepped out of the money belt. However, they left the door open and other people passing through the security checkpoint could see me standing in a shirt and underpants. I felt embarrassed. In my opinion this was totally not warranted.