Airport security
I posted this as a response, but as it is a peeve of mine, I'll throw it in the mix:

My job means I have to go 'airside' at many airports a lot of the time - usually for a 15 minute job.

The over-enthusiastic security (although I have a full discosure Scotland security clearance) means that this 15 minute job is inflated to some 3 or 4 hours thanks to the fact I have to go through an initial security check, then be signed in and escorted everywhere.

I can understand that airlines need to vett their passengers in case there is a mad bomber among them, but FFS - I work in the industry, I see the same security guys week in, week out, I have passes for many UK airports - why do I need to waste half my working day tied up in security clearances?

*and breathe*
( snee held his breath since, Fri 2 May 2008, 10:09, 2 replies)

Don't get me started on American security....
Fucking arse-wipe bastards who think that everyone who ever sets foot on their sacred soil is a virtual refugee or vagrant.

They asked me if I had a job.....of course I've got a fucking job, how else could I afford to fly over there and have a holiday.
( girlinthehole, Fri 2 May 2008, 10:16, closed)

Ohhh...America
Immigration - 50 odd desks, 49 for morons US citizens, 1 for the rest of the world.

And then, when you get to the front, they refuse you entry, detain you for 24 hours, then throw you back on a plane.

Oh, that's just me then is it...

/coat
( snee held his breath since, Fri 2 May 2008, 12:51, closed)