The Most Annoying People in Airport Security, According to the TSA

"The vast majority of the travel experience is magical, from spending the night at an incredible hotel to exploring a brand-new place to dining in all those restaurants you've been looking forward to. There is, however, one small spot that can cause an undue amount of stress: getting through airport security. And that is usually due to passengers who try and cheat, hasten, or trick the system."

""Depending on the airport, passengers may be surprised to learn there could be more than one line for security," our TSA insider shared. "Trusted traveler programs such as TSA PreCheck and TSA PreCheck Touchless ID often have separate queues, and getting in the wrong one could potentially add time to getting through the checkpoint." The TSA recommends passengers take a moment to ensure they are in the right place before getting in line."

Airport security can disrupt travel when passengers try to cheat, hasten, or trick the system. Line skippers create delays by entering the wrong queue, especially when trusted-traveler programs like TSA PreCheck and PreCheck Touchless ID have separate lines. Passengers should confirm they are in the correct queue and allow time for parking, shuttle transfer, check-in, boarding pass retrieval, and security screening. Historical airport-busyness data is available via the MyTSA app. Rule breakers often violate regulations due to ignorance or forgetfulness. Passengers should use AskTSA for questions about prohibited items, permitted items, and identification requirements before traveling.

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