Heads up, Thanksgiving travelers. You and your family could hit a rough patch in your flight to grandma’s house — even before your plane takes off. There’s talk of a revolt against the Transportation Security Administration on Wednesday, Nov. 24 — one of the busiest travel days of the year.
A group calling itself National Opt-Out Day are calling on air travelers all over the country to opt out of the TSA’s full-body scans and instead submit to the new enhanced pat downs. Even if you choose not to participate, expect delays and really grumpy agents.
So what’s this revolt against the TSA all about? Smart Travel’s Carl Ungar spoke to the movement’s head organizer, Brian Sodegren, who said the protest day is meant to send a message to lawmakers, who are allowing full-body scans in airports without a lot of public education or input.
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