Friday, October 19, 2007

Security, please!

Despite the recent headlines about air travel headaches around the country, our travel experience was very good overall. And although I’m pretty much used to the tired antics of some Southwest flight attendants and have heard most of their jokes, we were treated to one who had all new material. Lots of funny stuff! Bonus; Kyle got the cockpit tour on the outbound flight while Karlee got the same on the return trip. Not bad!

But… security was still an odd experience. We had to wait to put our belongings on the conveyor while three TSA agents spent a few minutes laughing and pointing at what they saw on the inspection screen. They even called over one of their colleagues to share the joke. A good time was had by all; except for the passenger whose luggage was being enjoyed. She had to wait until the laughter died down and her possessions returned to her. Of course no one told her what was so funny…

(Tried to upload a photo but Blogger wasn't cooperating)

2 comments:

  1. Anonymous7:11 AM

    Did you get a picture of them laughing? Can you take pictures of the security area of an airport? I can't think of a time I have been through security when any of the TSA workers smiled at all! I guess objects found in passenger bags are the highlight of the day.

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  2. Anonymous7:21 AM

    No picture. My camera was already in the tub.

    The 'boarding pass checker' (the one who verifies that another 'boarding pass checker' has done their job a minute ago.) held his hand up and said, "Hang on a second. We're having a technical difficulty. Laugh. No, it's a 'staff' difficulty!" More laughing and then he joined them at the screen. We waited.

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