I have flown twice in the past two weeks because of this new system, the second time i flew i was pulled out randomly to have a body screening. I happen to knw these screenings can cause issues because of the x-rays that they involve and i knw that for tznius reasons it is not appropriate to go through with a body scan especially as a female. I knew that they were accommodating for those who ask for a pat down so i asked for one and they were fine with that. a few weeks ago they changed the system of the pat downs. before they just patted your arms and lower legs and it is much more thorough now. they did tell me this before and told me exactly what the system was and exactly which parts of me they would touch. When i heard this i then asked to get it done privately and they agreed without hesitation. They even sent 2 ladies into the room with me instead of men without me even asking! Although the pat down is VERY thorough and stress the VERY it still was not that bad as ppl say it is and it definatly was better then the screening and i felt much better not doing it! And again the airports are extremely accommodating and there is no need to worry about asking for a pat down instead or for it done privately.
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