TSA screening of pets

4/1/2019 7:18:44 PM

The TSA replied with a stock answer that I initially discounted, however this reply contained additional information that I had not seen when initially researching the issue. Their answer (with the important, additional information highlighted by me) was:

Thank you for contacting the Transportation Security Administration
(TSA) Contact Center.

When you arrive at the screening checkpoint, please notify the
Transportation Security Officer (TSO) that you are traveling with a
pet. You will need to remove your pet from the carrier and carry them
through the walk-through metal detector or walk them through on a
leash. Any alarms associated with the pet will be resolved by visual
observation and a patdown. All items associated with the pet, such as
their kennel, must be screened using the x-ray machine. These
procedures apply to standard and TSA Pre?® screening lanes.

The TSO may ask you to assist by controlling your pet during the
screening process, but you may require additional screening. You may
request a private screening if you believe that the removal of your
pet in the open checkpoint area could result in escape.

We recommend that you contact your airline about restrictions and
requirements for traveling with a pet in the aircraft cabin.

So assuming that there is an actual room available and the TSA grants my request, then it is a better approach to the screening process.

Update on my answer.

I emailed the customer service account at my local airport and enquired about private screening rooms for my cats. They forwarded my request to the TSA customer service person for the airport, who replied with:

I received your message regarding traveling with your cat and I would
like to provide some peace of mind if I may. The good news is that
we do have closed private areas to conduct private screening. Please
let me know a few days prior to your travel date and I will notify the
checkpoint that you will need “private” screening for your cat. This
is not a problem at all. Just let us know. I look forward to
assisting you.

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