I have been a professional flight attendant for 19 years. I hold a UK passport (Government issued), a UK Airside air permit (Government approved) and a US Visa (US government approved).
Why the hell do I get more hassle, in or out of uniform when I try to enter the US than someone on a US visa waiver programme?
Its not like I have a name on any "Most wanted list", I'm Scots/Irish!
I have found the TSA to be gradually getting worse in terms of "service" over the years. Yes it is tedious dealing with people who can't fill in a form, but is there any justification for treating anyone like ****?
On entering St John, UVI, on vacation, I was bullied beyond belief.
I was almost reduced to tears by the total C*NT on Border control.
I'm a 40 year old man FFS!