D'you know what? I actually think the levelof politeness and professionalism at security in the States has gone up since TSA took it over. Certainly JFK had some right m-f'ers before but now they're know the f-factor is all part of just doing their job and they generally treat crews OK.
But right now it ain't TSA screwing folks around. One of our JFKs last night was delayed 2 hours by a SWAT team standing around on our aircraft helping themselves to Cokes as part of an extra pre-security patrol. Plus every crewmember got a full grilling in a closed room. These guys ARE the Nazis refered to earlier.
Hey ho off to EWR in 2 hours to spend 48 hrs hanging by me thumbs for wearing a Santa hat.
Merry Crimbo all.