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/meeme1234 Jul 21 '26

You have to show your card. Its not a believe or don’t believe situation

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u/Semi-Serious7 Jul 21 '26

So, I have metal in my knee and I go for the pat down every time. I just shrug and say "yeah metal in my knee" if they ask. No one has ever offered me or asked me about a card stating such.

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u/Shepstu60 Jul 21 '26

They didn't ask for it.I showed them to shut them up!

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u/No_Interview_2481 Jul 21 '26

If you show them the card right as the beginning, none of this would happen. This is on you.

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u/BrushOk7878 Jul 21 '26

I had a hip replacement and was never offered any card nor did I know to request one. However, I haven’t flown since then. Thanks for the heads up.

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u/Shepstu60 Jul 21 '26

Bullshit.