Security lines are getting longer and longer, creating some serious stressful airport experiences.   Take your shoes off, laptops out and now fully body scans, no wonder security lines are growing. Some people opt for TSA Pre Check to get them through security but some of us don’t have that option, so what are we to do? Very often, specially trained dogs are brought into airport lines which are trained to sniff out any illegal substances. One of the common dog breeds used for this is the Beagle dog breed.

Not all TSA security checkpoints are created equally, as some run smoothly and others are literal nightmares. It’s not all TSA’s fault, some travelers are just dumb and continue to bring illegal items to airports. The TSA reported that last year some 2,500 firearms were found at a checkpoint, that’s insane.

For added enjoyment I follow TSA on Instagram and they post pictures of the crazy things people try and sneak through security. I’ve seen swords, canes with knives hidden in handles and guns of all sorts.

It’s not just idiots trying to bring banned items through security, it’s also numbnuts who still don’t know the security procedure. If you don’t know to take off your shoes, and take out your laptops by now, then maybe you shouldn’t fly.

Here is the list of the five airports with the worst TSA security checkpoints. Expect long lines and plenty of frustration when flying out of these nightmare scenarios.

New York (JFK)

The big winner in worst TSA checkpoints goes to JFK Airport. The average wait time of 17 minutes is pretty bad. JFK is a very busy airport, but that shouldn’t be an excuse. Known for having many foreign travelers, the New York airport doesn’t have enough multi-language signs. English is our language, but at international airports, it’s important to have plenty of other languages represented.   If you are going through JFK, add some time for your security experience, as it’s almost guaranteed to be terrible.

Los Angeles (LAX)

A pretty bad airport to begin with, LAX has atrocious security lines. This airport is utterly disorganized as I personally have waited for more than an hour in a security line.   With no inter-terminal transportation, people miss connecting flights here regularly and the TSA employees could care less.   A very disappointing travel experience can describe most people’s experience here.

Louisville (SDF)

The smallest airport on my list, Louisville has some issues for sure. Receiving the most complaints per capita of any US airport, Louisville TSA seems to have attitude problems. From broken laptops to overly aggressive bag checks, the complaints keep rolling in. Beware of your personal belongings here; they may come up missing or damaged.

Orlando (MCO)

Unfortunately, Disney has nothing to do with the Orlando International airport, because if it did, I don’t think it would be so unorganized. A huge mess, the security lines have stretched outside the concourse and into the streets. They often get so backed up that they speed people through security, lessening or losing procedures altogether. They sometimes don’t even scan people’s bags when they get behind, which doesn’t make me feel safe at all.

Newark (EWR)

Newark is the poster child for TSA theft and abuse. Recently there was a big shakeup as dozens of employees were busted in a sting that involved theft, drug smuggling and other illegal activities. The TSA is trying to revamp its operations at Newark Airport, but security lines are still incredibly long. Avoid Newark airport at all costs, until they get this theft issue resolved.

Avoid these long security lines altogether by signing up for TSA Pre Check. Check out my previous article about all the signup procedures and costs.

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