[asynchronous]

Pretty much, although most TsA check lines no longer require even a boarding pass- so in theory you could pack a bomb with you then bypass all the security theater with this.

[returningfory2]

My presumption was that when you give TSA your ID and they scan it, their systems check that there’s a boarding pass in your name (and DOB)?

[antimemetics]

Boarding pass checks etc are independent of the security checks. At least security never checked my boarding pass or ID, it was usually a step before and after security checks.

[asynchronous]

I don’t think so- I believe it just checks the outstanding warrant/no fly list and that’s all, but I could be wrong.

[returningfory2]

No, it checks that you have a boarding pass: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/credential-aut...

> CAT is linked electronically to the Secure Flight database, which confirms travelers’ flight details, ensuring they are ticketed for travel that day.