That's because the TSA is imposing a new, more involved pat-down procedure.
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The enhanced security measures come after a Department of Homeland Security study found that some TSA agents were unable to find hidden weapons during basic pat-downs.
That means you'll need to pack a little more resolve and patience.
"What you've got to be prepared for is a little bit of a slower, more deliberate search and it will be a bit more invasive. But it is necessary for security," ABC News Aviation Analyst John Nance said.
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Prior to the change, the TSA had given agents five options for patting down travelers.
Now, agents have just a single procedure which will take longer.
But the TSA believes it won't cause delays.