TSA Checkpoint – Midland International Airport

Not of us hate TSA Check points. They are a bother. I understand that. I travel enough that I know that I will have gone through at least 30 this year. But the one in Midland is great. The line is not long. Usually takes about 15 mins. On Oct. 30,14 I was walking to the airport and had my jacket hanging from my backpack. I went in got my ticket and went into TSA security check point. Seemed normal. I was a bit in a hurry thinking I was running late. I was wrong. I was on time. But went through and came out the other side. But my jacket didn’t. I asked if might have gotten stuck. And I was told no. They looked around the TSA check point but couldn’t find it. He told me to get with Lost and Found when I got back. I got to my gate and we had 10 mins before we boarded. So I went back to where I got my ticket and where i came in the door. I had no luck. I got back in line and made it on time for my flight. They asked if I had found it. I told them no luck. They told me that they would call it in and to check when I landed. They sounded concern. It’s a North Face Jacket. I could buy another one. But didn’t want to. I made my flight and didn’t think about it again.
When I got back 5 days later. I had forgotten all about it. I remembered the next day on the way home from work. I called them and they told me that they had it. I was shocked. An officer had found it and picked it up. They had reported it to lost and found. I didn’t catch the TSA employee who tried to put me at ease about it. But I’m thankful for trying and for letting them know. I had no problem getting it back. These men and women who work here are always trying to help out. Even just to get us through the line. I love this Airport. and this checkpoint.