5 thoughts on “Expect Delays As Lihue Airport Kauai Security Upgraded”
Jon M.
Going through security on our return flight to the mainland on Hawaiian last March was the worst experience ever. We return home to visit friends and family every year and always fly Hawaiian. We had First Class Tickets, NO Separate Line for First Class. We are Enrolled in Pre-check, No Separate Line for Pre-check. We all had to crawl along in the same serpentine line in the heat of the day for a good Hour. Being a loyal Hawaiian Air customer and being enrolled in Pre-Check got us nothing.
Very Disappointing, to say the least! Thank you for letting me vent.
One of the issues I have encountered at LIH with TSA Precheck is that I have knee replacements and need to go through the full body scan, which was not available in my line and I had to take a security card and switch to the other line. Will any of the new technologies being installed help alleviate this?
Thanks
Great question. We looked to see what TSA said, and it is merely this: Advanced imaging technology can facilitate your screening and reduces the likelihood of a pat-down. Inform the TSA officer that you have an artificial knee, hip, other metal implant or a pacemaker, defibrillator or other internal medical device. You should not be screened by a walk-through metal detector if you have an internal medical device such as a pacemaker. Consult with your physician prior to flying. If you choose to not be screened through the advanced imaging technology or you alarm the walk-through metal detector, you will undergo a pat-down screening.”
It may depend on which type of device with which you are screened. And hopefully, others can share their experience.
In reading Jim H’s comment it reminded me of another issue we had going through the security line. After weaving and sweating through the security line and placing my check-in items on the belt, I was directed to leave and go to another line as I have an implant. That separated me from all of my valuables. Hardly Secure, right!
Going through security on our return flight to the mainland on Hawaiian last March was the worst experience ever. We return home to visit friends and family every year and always fly Hawaiian. We had First Class Tickets, NO Separate Line for First Class. We are Enrolled in Pre-check, No Separate Line for Pre-check. We all had to crawl along in the same serpentine line in the heat of the day for a good Hour. Being a loyal Hawaiian Air customer and being enrolled in Pre-Check got us nothing.
Very Disappointing, to say the least! Thank you for letting me vent.
Mahalo
Hi Jon.
We’re sorry to hear of your negative experience when departing Hawaii. Thanks for sharing that with us.
Aloha.
One of the issues I have encountered at LIH with TSA Precheck is that I have knee replacements and need to go through the full body scan, which was not available in my line and I had to take a security card and switch to the other line. Will any of the new technologies being installed help alleviate this?
Thanks
Hi Jim.
Great question. We looked to see what TSA said, and it is merely this: Advanced imaging technology can facilitate your screening and reduces the likelihood of a pat-down. Inform the TSA officer that you have an artificial knee, hip, other metal implant or a pacemaker, defibrillator or other internal medical device. You should not be screened by a walk-through metal detector if you have an internal medical device such as a pacemaker. Consult with your physician prior to flying. If you choose to not be screened through the advanced imaging technology or you alarm the walk-through metal detector, you will undergo a pat-down screening.”
It may depend on which type of device with which you are screened. And hopefully, others can share their experience.
Aloha.
In reading Jim H’s comment it reminded me of another issue we had going through the security line. After weaving and sweating through the security line and placing my check-in items on the belt, I was directed to leave and go to another line as I have an implant. That separated me from all of my valuables. Hardly Secure, right!