I don't know the spelling of the word in Arabic, but I've said "shokran" to at least two TSA employees, and then ask them if they know what it means. After the blank stare I tell them that it means "thank you" in Arabic.
If they plan to outlaw any languages and basic facts about the many sharp metallic pieces of equipment which are in the so-called "secure" airport areas, then it should also be posted on a sign, along with the warning: "No contradictions are allowed to be pointed out, whether ironic or not, by any uniformed crewmember, or anyone else".
To repeat from previous Pprune topics, if I watch a two-hour video on crewbase airport security, followed by a background check, they will issue me a local ID badge, with which I can bypass all x-ray machines here, and (physically, not legally) bring any metallic object into the airport's "secure areas". Why do the Dilberts at the FAA/TSA think they if we can fly.... There must be some very clever and effective policies and procedures demonstrated in the video which we are not already aware of, such as "don't ever step in front of a baggage tug, or let anyone walk around without the 'green' or 'blue' badge. And if anyone has a weapon on them or looks suspiscious, report them to the authorities.
Boy, I sure hope they explain this to the flightcrews. If we also have a problem figuring out how to start the engines or taxiing to the runway, can the other ramp employees help us?
