Flying out of Atlanta

[diacnik]

What is the latest on security checks? Not that I would do anything illegal - just trying to plan what shoes and belt to wear. Body scans, pat downs?

 

[coolformula]

Get TSA precheck if you want to go smoother/easier.

If you don't have that, just wear no belt, easy shoes etc.

 

[diacnik]

And also the same questions for flying back from Los Angeles

 

[testdepth]

I would imagine security is tighter than normal due to that crazy female stabbing a few people inside that airport a few days ago.

 

[spencer60]

The usual I'd think.

Check your carry-ons before you leave for things that will slow you down. No liquids outside the quart baggie, No knives or other sharp stuff.

If you have electronics have them ready to pop out and put in a bin. Leave your jewelry in the carry on until you get where your going, or at least the other side of the TSA checkpoint. Simple shoes to put on and off, same for belts.

 

[StuP]

The time to get through security in Atlanta can vary significantly and can be a very long wait.

 

[User170512]

Flew out last weekend and got the body scan. While I'm standing there in the machine with my arms up, the guy running the scanner says loudly, "What are you doing?" I am confused so I look at him, wondering what he means. He repeats, now looking directly at me "Dude, what are you doing??" Still quite confused but realizing he's talking to me, I calmly reply "I am just standing here with my arms up, sir." Still looking confused, he stares again at his screen and exclaims "You're invisible, its like you're not there." He motions for me to exit and pats me down for whatever he is looking for. TSA at its finest.

 

[Mygreenihc]

Do not put two rolls of Copenhagen in your carry on bag! Ask me how I know.... It made for an interesting morning.

 

[BillsCamino]

Took me an hour to get thru TSA Pre-check last Friday morning. Line was down thru Baggage Claim.

Reg security lines were twice as long. ATL processed 210,000 passengers last Friday.
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[jaxyaks]

Arrive early, the last couple of times I have been thru there no matter what time of the day the lines were long!