Summary
A woman at Orlando International Airport had an unexpected encounter with a TSA agent over a pickleball paddle, which was initially flagged as a potential weapon. The video of this incident went viral on TikTok, and after some discussion between TSA agents, she was allowed to pass through security with her paddle.
Key Facts
- A woman was stopped by a TSA agent at Orlando International Airport due to a pickleball paddle in her bag.
- The TSA agent was not familiar with pickleball and questioned if the paddle could be a weapon.
- Another TSA agent, who was familiar with pickleball, helped resolve the situation.
- The woman was eventually allowed to pass through security with the paddle.
- Pickleball is noted as a fast-growing sport in the U.S.
- TSA allows pickleball paddles in carry-on and checked bags, but final decisions are up to the TSA officer.
- The video about the incident was viewed over 2.1 million times on TikTok.
