Rules regarding planes?

[Revoltingest]

Last time I flew it wasn't a child but a young adult dickweed who kept putting his feet/shoes on the empty seats next to him and he was repeatedly told by the stewardess to put his mask back on and wear it right.

When I become dictator, they'll all (regardless
of gender) be "stewards" or "Hey you".

 

[ChristineM]

Bush Jr. unleashed an insufferable nightmare called the TSA upon America after 9/11.

I heard. Never met them thought

 

[Revoltingest]

I heard. Never met them thought

If you do, clean underwear is a must.
Unless you want to punish them.

 

[VoidCat]

I found this:
Transgender Passengers | Transportation Security Administration

 

[ChristineM]

If you do, clean underwear is a must.
Unless you want to punish them.

What's underwear?

Methinks that would punish them...

Only joking.

A friend stopped off at the US Virgin islands on a cruise on a 12 hour layover. The intention to visit a friend who lived on the island. The cheerful (joking again) security guys kept them in a big tin shed for 8 hours leaving no time to visit. The story of the ordeal persuaded me to skip any American administered port in future.

Sorry guys, you wont be getting my tourist dollars

 

[Revoltingest]

What's underwear?

A special garment used when going thru airport security.

A friend stopped off at the US Virgin islands on a cruise on a 12 hour layover. The intention to visit a friend who lived on the island. The cheerful (joking again) security guys kept them in a big tin shed for 8 hours leaving no time to visit. The story of the ordeal persuaded me to skip any American administered port in future.

Sorry guys, you wont be getting my tourist dollars

It's only fair.
You'll get none of mine.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

I found this:
Transgender Passengers | Transportation Security Administration

Yup. They tell us "**** you" at all levels.
This is what they sent me after I indicated I am trans (but my ID is still male) and my breasts were groped by a male agent AFTER they sent me through the body scanner.

Patdown Complaint
We understand patdowns may be uncomfortable; however, they help us detect hidden and dangerous items, such as explosives. Patdowns are used to resolve alarms and as part of our random screening activities. We believe these security measures are necessary and appropriate for ensuring the security and confidence of all air travelers.


TSA Officers must apply sufficient pressure in order to ensure detection of any prohibited items. The officer will describe the patdown procedure, which may include inspection of your head, neck, arms, torso, legs, and feet. This includes head coverings and sensitive areas such as breasts, groin, and buttocks. Officers use the back of the hands for patdowns on sensitive areas of the body. In limited cases, however, additional screening involving a sensitive area patdown with the front of the hand may be required to determine a threat does not exist. You may also be required to adjust articles of clothing during the patdown.

We understand and regret the discomfort and inconvenience you experienced as a result of the patdown. If you have concerns about your screening experience during future travel, please ask to speak with a supervisor at the checkpoint.

Basically, they give us the bird on their website and tell us "**** you some more" after they've done wrong to us.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

When I become dictator, they'll all (regardless
of gender) be "stewards" or "Hey you".

I like "hey you." We don't know their name, but if we need a double shot of tequila to calm our nerves we gotta say something to get their attention.

 

[VoidCat]

Yup. They tell us "**** you" at all levels.
This is what they sent me after I indicated I am trans (but my ID is still male) and my breasts were groped by a male agent AFTER they sent me through the body scanner.

Basically, they give us the bird on their website and tell us "**** you some more" after they've done wrong to us.

Yeah...your breasts were totally a threat...

 

[Vinayaka]

So my mom wants me to after getting my second vaccine shot to fly out to Los Angeles and see her...we haven't seen each other since I was 9. I've never been on a plane...I would like to know rules regarding planes in order to prepare myself. What to expect. I also want to know a little about LA if possible.

You will be totally fine. Just read up on stuff. Be prepared to wait some in some lineups. Most airports have guides around who can help you with questions. Often it's a booth labelled 'information'. If you do encounter a real person, let them know it's your first time flying. Millions of people fly every day without any hitches.

Have a safe and enjoyable trip.

 

[Revoltingest]

Yup. They tell us "**** you" at all levels.
This is what they sent me after I indicated I am trans (but my ID is still male) and my breasts were groped by a male agent AFTER they sent me through the body scanner.

Did he make the "Honk! Honk!" sound?

 

[sun rise]

That sounds terrifying

There's exaggeration going on here. It's really not that bad unless you badmouth TSA employees to their face or complain loudly. But do read the "do's and don'ts" carefully, have loose change etc in your carry-on etc and you'll be fine.

LAX can be a PITA. I've not been there recently but I made my life easier by knowing generally the route a taxi would take so I could spot any drivers who wanted to run up the bill. These days, who knows. Studying up again is helpful.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

There's exaggeration going on here. It's really not that bad unless you badmouth TSA employees to their face or complain loudly.

I forgot to take my necklaces off. That's what led them to pull me aside for a "pat down."
They are dickweeds, bungholes, thieves, rapists, and child molesters.
Dear TSA, Please Stop Molesting Kids at the Airport
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...wn-of-texas-boy-countless-others-creeped-out/
TSA's pat-down of 6-year-old girl draws anger -- and a call for change
https://www.washingtonpost.com/loca...86c10c-154d-11e7-ada0-1489b735b3a3_story.html
NY woman says TSA agent put hands down her pants
TSA employee caught stealing cash from woman's luggage at security checkpoint
How to avoid theft by TSA agents
The Top 20 Airports for TSA Theft
ANOTHER TSA AGENT ACCUSED OF THEFT
Convicted TSA officer reveals secrets of thefts | ABC7 San Francisco | abc7news.com

 

[VoidCat]

I forgot to take my necklaces off. That's what led them to pull me aside for a "pat down."
They are dickweeds, bungholes, thieves, rapists, and child molesters.
Dear TSA, Please Stop Molesting Kids at the Airport
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...wn-of-texas-boy-countless-others-creeped-out/
TSA's pat-down of 6-year-old girl draws anger -- and a call for change
https://www.washingtonpost.com/loca...86c10c-154d-11e7-ada0-1489b735b3a3_story.html
NY woman says TSA agent put hands down her pants
TSA employee caught stealing cash from woman's luggage at security checkpoint
How to avoid theft by TSA agents
The Top 20 Airports for TSA Theft
ANOTHER TSA AGENT ACCUSED OF THEFT
Convicted TSA officer reveals secrets of thefts | ABC7 San Francisco | abc7news.com

I can add one: TSA’s Body Scanners Are Gender Binary. Humans Are Not. — ProPublica

Spoiler: Sexual harassment

Allister McGuire, a transgender man who lives on Long Island, N.Y., said he didn’t fly for five years after an experience in the St. Louis Lambert International Airport in 2014. McGuire was taken to a private room after the body scanner went off, displaying a yellow patch on his chest.

“I was very nervous,” McGuire said. “I did not feel safe.”

The two male officers in the room told McGuire to remove his chest binder, a cloth undershirt some trans men and gender nonconforming people use to flatten their chests, and then lifted each of his breasts with their hands, McGuire said. He was eventually allowed to leave, but he said he immediately had to take anxiety medication

Note to self: dress as female as possible and don't bind chest.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

don't bind chest.

Definitely don't. I mean, it's up to you, but it will cause problems.

 

[VoidCat]

Definitely don't. I mean, it's up to you, but it will cause problems.

Heck to the nah I ain't doing that crap... Heard too many horror stories

 

[Subduction Zone]

They don't really mean it when they say that you cannot smoke in the bathrooms

 

[VoidCat]

They don't really mean it when they say that you cannot smoke in the bathrooms

Well I dont smoke so...

 

[Vinayaka]

Well I dont smoke so...

If you are caught smoking, they throw you out the door.

 

[VoidCat]

I am sure these stories I am reading about discrimination regarding transgenders and tsa are rare right? How common are they?