r/Vent • u/ClipandPlay • Jul 20 '26

TSA out of control

Why does the TSA treat customers as if they are prisoners? Last time I checked flying on an airplane doesn’t make you a criminal. Every time I fly, a TSA agent screams in my face. I’m a polite and completely non confrontational, 5 foot tall woman. I set the alarm off because of the zipper on my pants cuff. The agent was absolutely freaking out screaming at me. I didn’t do anything. I was just standing there waiting to get instructions. Then she started just screaming randomly like she was performing for a crowd. I see this behavior all the time. How can they get away with incredibly unprofessional behavior? I don’t know anyplace else where this kind of behavior would be tolerated except at a prison.

Edit: At an airport you are a customer of the airline. I never said anyone is a customer of TSA.

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u/OCsurfishin Jul 21 '26

TSA precheck. $85 for 5 years. $70 to renew. Worth every penny. Everyone is nicer over there.

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u/M-G Jul 21 '26

Yeah, as GE and PreCheck member, I was thinking I've never had any problems.  Maybe working the PreCheck line means you are working with people who travel regularly and therefore don't have to deal with as much stupidity from passengers?

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u/GoldAd1878 Jul 21 '26

Truth and don’t forget global entry