Originally Posted by
Bahamasflyer
To reiderate....If TSA or law enforcement ask to search me or my belongings at the airport or onboard the aircraft (other than at the security checkpoint), I'll tell them to show me a warrant, and if they don't, I will tell them that I do not consent to any searches and simply walk away, and leave the sterile area if necessary.
And you'll be escorted out of the airport by LEOs and face company discipline tough guy. Might even catch a couple federal charges if they feel like flexing or are in a bad mood.
Look closely at every airport and you'll see signs informing you that by stepping on airport property and entering the sterile area you consent to search of all belongings.