It is calling on the Department of Homeland Security and airline CEOs on issues that a woman in the Houston area said she faces while experiencing airport security.
The 106-year-old Cretora Biggerstaff reportedly flies with her daughter twice a year from Texas to Gainesville, Florida.
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Biggerstaff claims airport officials repeatedly asked her to prove her age, she said in an interview with Fox 26 Houston.
Cretora Biggerstaff says that when you travel to Florida, airport staff repeatedly ask you about your age. (Fox 26)
“People will say to me, 'How do you feel?' I say “I don't feel 106.”
Biggerstaff said they are often asked to show their Texas ID to airport officials, and the ID is engraved with a star that indicates it meets security standards.
“If you can make the airline realize that I'm not a stupid old lady, that's what they think is me.
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She said she believes the computer system doesn't recognize the age of 100 or older.
For passengers over the age of 75, there are several exceptions during the TSA screening process. (istock)
Arline Thielen, a friend of Biggerstaff, said she agreed.
“I want to see the computers line up to 120 or more,” Tienel told Fox 26.
“People live long so you don't have to experience all the stress every time you travel,” she added.
Biggerstaff and Thienel have sent emails to CEOs of the U.S. Department of Transportation, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, saying they are requesting system updates.
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Fox News Digital reached out to United and Delta for comment.
For passengers over the age of 75, there are several exceptions during the TSA screening process at the airport. (istock)
According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), flight passengers over the age of 18 must display valid IDs at the airport checkpoint for travel.
For passengers over the age of 75, there are several exceptions during the TSA screening process.
According to the TSA, “However, you can wear shoes. Advanced imaging technology screening requires the removal of the light jacket.”
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If older people are unable to support screening, they will be screened through other security methods.
Fox News Digital has contacted TSA for comment.
