TSA @ Las Vegas Airport

I applaud the Las Vegas (McCarran) TSA for their ability to recognize a very expensive hair curler in our checked bag. Be sure to get a good price for it on eBay. The kindle you stole was old, so I doubt you will get much for it.

What a joke! Lots of personnel. I’m tsa pre check. At least until they read this. They have no tsa pre heck line at B gates. Really. So my work case and suitcase had to be dissembles by tsa to look at my computers. Reality is more tsa agents are not going to help. Tsa needs better management or they need to be shut down

I have been through Las Vegas TSA more than a few times and have found most of this group to be rude jerks. They act like they are better than everyone by talking down people and treating people like they are little kids. Even down right yelling at people. I overheard a TSA aget talking to another about starting her shift and she told the other, «another day at the circus not looking forward to dealing with these animals.» WTF, find another job if you dont like dealing with the public or if you cant find another job be happy and thankful that you have a job at all. This group needs some serious customer service skills training. They act like this because their superiors allow this or may even promote this type of behavior. Recently I have been through Indianapolis, Kansas City, Dallas and Chicago and all were friendly and customer service oriented, but Vegas TSA are consistently condescending jerks!

The lines were pretty big right before Christmas, obviously, but nothing crazy either. The officers made jokes in line which was kind of nice since going through security isn’t particularly entertaining.
My friend got patted by another funny officer.
Again, I did appreciate the smiles and jokes as being in airports can be stressful when you’re running late or when your flight’s delayed!

I have had TSA employees be rude and obnoxious but at Mccarran Airport today I forgot to empty my pockets when I went through the X-​ray thingy and they were nice about it, and showed no frustration at my failure to follow simple instructions. The ran my items back to go through the X-​ray. Way to go, TSA!!!

Worst service ever. The people working this airport are extremely uneducated.

Deborah Gilbert is the worst tsa agent ever. I gave her my document neatly packaged in a southwest envelope and she’s like «YOU NEED TO TAKE THEM OUT» then handed me back the envelope after I took everything out. I want everything together so I don’t lose it. She was so rude and didn’t smile or be personable. Just terrible customer service.

Big govt moron violates TSA policy and my 1^st amendment by saying I cannot videotape when I can.

I lost my ID the day before my flight, and I thought I was screwed. I brought as much documentation as I could to prove who I am, and the TSA Agents were very courteous and professional. The gentleman who frisked me was especially polite, and I felt perfectly comfortable. He made conversation and was very clear about what he was doing, which I appreciate. After I was checked, I walked all the way to my gate, only to be chased down by the same agent who frisked me… Apparently, I had left my boarding pass at the TSA checkpoint and he was kind enough to run it to me!
I had a good experience with TSA Las Vegas. They’re just trying to do their jobs and go home to their families, and I think we should try harder to be understanding of the challenges they face on a daily basis.

This morning as I was going through TSA Las Vegas checkpoint my backpack and luggage was inspected. The lady took my laptop out of my backpack and then re ran it, she insisted on zipping it back up and handing it to me. Jumped on flight and of course my lap top is not in the backpack. Guess that’s why she insisted that I don’t touch the bag.

This is a big deal. While checking a bag that contained a firearm, the agents demonstrated a complete and utter lack of knowledge of the laws they’re supposed to be there to enforce. They REQUIRED me to provide them with the key to my locked gun case, so they could open it OUTSIDE MY PRESENCE. This is a HUGE no-​no, and I was completely blown away that they demanded it. I refused, naturally, as that would have been a violation of federal law. Eventually had to call my son and have him pick up the firearm, and was forced to be without it for the duration of my trip. Bottom line: The agents need MUCH better training, and they could stand to lose the attitude, too. The arrogance might be justified if they knew the laws they’re enforcing at least as well as the passengers, but they clearly didn’t, and the know-​it-​all attitude and arrogance they demonstrated while demanding that I break the law is inexcusable.

No lines and a beautiful airport. That gets 2 stars. Tonight a female TSA agent at D gates/​TSA pre-​check was downright rude. I politely asked for a bin for my phone and watch. She smirked, shook her head, and snapped «there are no bins in pre-​check!» She said it like I was a complete idiot. No reason to be rude. I know what I’m doing. Shame on TSA for being rude. It’s not necessary.

The big woman officer took my kids’ pool toy away because it looked like a torpedo. It is made of rubber and is called Toypedo. And the name is printed on the outside. But she had to take it away.
She was rude and condescending to us and to another couple.

I was violated an sexually harassed, mentally an emotionally abused by Tsa officers. After a full body scan I was aked to step to the side, I had forgot to remove some lotion that set off a alarm. Me an my girlfriend steped to the side an laughed about it. Then a Offier Ruiz aproached me in a very intempting mater an ordered the other officer to search me again. I had on one white tee an shorts no belt or shoes they all had been removed my shorts where on my waist. Ruiz repeated my name overr 25 times in a intimanating an belittleing matter. The officer again grabbed my penis in a way that made me feel very uncomfortable I even asked can you stop touching my penis. Officer Ruiz intructed the other officer to check the gloves. Know I set off a second explosive alarm bullshit! KNOW Iam in a back room getting touched again know by Officer Ruiz he touched my penis like 20 times. My bag had already been cleared I could not understand why I was still standing there with spectators looking taken picture.

I’ve had nothing but positive experiences with LAS and TSA staff here– if anything, the lines for security are efficient and more often than not, they expedite the process by moving people to the TSA Precheck line.
The security here is remarkably relaxed once that happens– you don’t have to take off your shoes or take anything out of your bag, just roll it through the machine and walk through the scanner and you’re on your way.

I had been using my expired ID while traveling for the holidays and had no problem getting through LAX or another small airport in South Dakota. When I presented my ID and social security card and credit card to the tsa during my CONNECTING flight they had a whole security show down. My bags were searched and I was fully patted down. I respect the safety the tsa provides but I definitely felt as though they misused their authority. I felt very uncomfortable and it made their tsa seem inconsistent. Not impressed.

You keep us safe, or at least you try
Take off my shoes? I don’t know why
Especially with extensions in my hair
They have metal, but you didn’t look there.
Take my laptop, place in bin alone
C’mon you guys, I just want to go home.
Stayed with my belongings
Till they went in the scanner
I’ve been standing here
For almost an hour
Watch is off, toiletries out too
Everything under 4 ounces, like I’m supposed to.
You wave your wand and tell me I’m clear
It’s been such a journey
For us to arrive here
I struggle with my bin, putting back on my shoes
Rearranging my stuff, dumped it all out for you
But what do I find? Oh, something you missed
The giant bottle of coconut water, accidentally brought with.
So much for no liquids
Glad you went through the trouble
Haha TSA La Vegas,
You should have checked me double.

Worst TSA experience, ever.
As a sexual human being, with adult content in one’s bag, going through the screening process part in Las Vegas… I thought this would be a breeze! I had no trouble going through SeaTac’s security, whatsoever.
My wife was directly in front of me and our bags just happened to be going through the screen much faster, with very little congestion. Soooo, MY bag happened to be seen as her bag.
Basic lowdown: We are a married, lesbian couple and my wife is the seemingly Alpha one. We aren’t used to men getting up in our business, but it occasionally happens — life. So, with little surprise, this husky, mid-​30s TSA gentleman comments quietly and condescendingly to her about how funny it is that our relationship needs this extra implementation, laughs, then returns to his station. Rude!
It wasn’t even her bag and we’re in Vegas!
These employees really need a lesson in professionalism and sensitivity. The worst!

I live in Henderson and travel almost weekly. TSA is pretty much hit or miss… but mostly miss… so good luck with that.
My problem is the TSA Pre-​Check.
Since I live in the area the tram at Gate C is easier to use since I usually do not check bags. However, they do NOT offer TSA Precheck altho they do in the D gates just alongside the C gate line.
They did start for a while, but quickly stopped. The last time I went through the D gates to be ‘let inside’ the C gates by a TSA agent. No one showed up. Two TSA agents were coming in so tried to exit as they entered. Was LOUDLY encountered with a WHERE ARE YOU GOING?! and even when said C-​gate Precheck was condescended to and made to show the boarding pass. Next time they didn’t even allow C gate passengers to enter.
So now go to the main C-​Gate (Southwest) security area. I show my boarding pass and am pointed to a special line that wraps along the wall to ONE TSA agent at a TSA PREcheck booth. Usually 10 or 12 people deep.
Which would be no problem EXCEPT there are TWO OTHER agents at a stand BOTH with TSA PreCheck signs that the ‘general public’ can get in line for and then go through Pre-​Check themselves. And NO, the ‘main’ TSA PreCheck line does NOT have access to the other two stations.

Worst TSA experience ever. Just because you are charged with safety does not give you the right to be verbally abusive to your charges. I was treated like an idiot and yelled at by the staff throughout the screening process. They should be ashamed of themselves for their horrid behavior towards their fellow man. The same job could be accomplished with understanding and courtesy. I am embarassed for them. Also, let me post this quote of the 4^th Amendment:
«The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.»
This search was unreasonable as were their manners.