A Reminder if Planning a Flight
 

Just returned from a week in FL. When entering the security area at PIE, there was a woman in the line next to mine that was getting a lecture about her ID.
She didn't have the Real ID and they were letting her through...but not without explaining to her what she needed to do. It goes into effect in 15 days.

https://www.yahoo.com/creators/lifestyle/story/what-happens-if-you-show-up-at-the-airport-without-a-real-id-145929483.html

lol lecturing?

I would have told them where to shove that lecture.


My nephew flew with a harmonica in his backpack. TSA had no idea wtf it was. Was comical watching them all take turns looking it over as if it was a gun part… finally a guy from behind the desk ended that Neanderthal circle.

The guy was being very calm about it....just trying to avoid her getting turned back next time.
It's prob not a fun job.

My nephew worked TSA for about a year....he said McD's would have been better. :)
(thousands standing around)

Riiiight. So, you’ve got your RealID, yeah? I mean, if one supports an ID to vote, seems a no brainer for flying.

There’s always the bus or train. Or, just use a passport.

Personally, I don’t want the pre 9/11 lack of flight security.

Federal id card(s). Tsa are still ignorant as they do not know what they can and cannot accept.

P.s. i decline the facial scanner.

P.s.s. Those who sacrifice freedom for safety…

When we landed in Toronto on our way back from France, we had to clear customs then go through security to catch our flight back to Nova Scotia. As my wife's bag went through the x ray, the guy called his supervisor over to consult. The supervisor got my wife front and center and went through the "did you pack this bag?" routine. They opened the bag, dug down and came up with...a pair of maracas she had bought for our granddaughter.
We still have a chuckle over that from time to time.

Best
Les

I’m all for the Real ID, I’ve had one for years. For anything important (voting?) we should have to show a meaningful ID. TSA are sadly the mall cops of law enforcement, it’s mostly idiot theatre.

say what? what's a real id? we need one to fly? drivers licenses have been cheapened by the states to the point they aren't good enough?

It costs a few bucks more than a regular license. I've had mine for about 3 years now.

"A Real ID is a federally compliant driver's license or state-issued ID that meets enhanced security standards and is required for boarding domestic flights and accessing certain federal facilities. Starting May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers will need a Real ID or another acceptable form of identification for these purposes. In Michigan, a Real ID is indicated by a gold star on the driver's license or ID."

It’s pretty rough, I think you have to show up with your birth certificate and social security card. Or passport.

Considering that some states give a DL to illegal aliens. When your friendly local TdA gang member has a DL and some politicians are fighting for their rights to stay in the USA. So yeah, the DL is worthless.

Rules for thee and all that,,,, Why do you think your Fed ID (CAC, PIV, whatever) is any less onerous or ‘invasive’ than a RealID?? Or in other words somehow more “free”?

I’m sure that despite all your boasting, you’d be silent as a church mouse in the TSA line. I mean why risk that Fed ID card? Bad look.

I almost passed out when I got mine,,

Does it track you or something? What makes it more secure?

The man at the desk of the line took my Real ID and placed it face down on a small reader screen. He had a facial scanner that I had to look at, and then his main screen compared the two and told me to go thru.

Funny thing is that I had my boarding pass on my cell ready...he said he didn't need that. The only time that was used was at the jet-port when loading.

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False. If you refuse the facial scanner, they scan the boarding pass and compare to your id.

The more you know.

^^^
Why would anyone refuse a facial scanner, unless they were a known problem?

I love people who are active on social media refusing the facial scanner. Facebook had that data years ago, sorry!

^^^ I think a pic is required in every state for a driver's licence.
I feel better with my pic on file...one more thing to help keep me out of trouble.:)

I think my license just came with a gold star without any extra proof of anything. Maybe cuz I’m a goody two shoes. Did have to show my DD214 to get Veteran on it.