Kudos Across America – Corpus Christi, Texas

Monday, June 27, 2022
Corpus Christi International Airport (Photo by Veronica Atuelo)

Compliments only from me! May I please sing the praises of Diana Rinald and Gina Garza (I think this correct) at the Corpus Christi [International] Airport (CRP).

My cat, Rosalita, turned into a werewolf this morning when trying to load up for the flight. Odd given the lack of a full moon, nonetheless it happened. Diana and Gina helped us get to a private room where they assisted with getting the cat out of and back into her bag.

Corpus Christi International Airport TSA Officer Diana Rinald (left) and Supervisory TSA Officer Gina Garza (Photo by Veronica Atuelo)
Corpus Christi International Airport TSA Officer Diana Rinald (left) and Supervisory TSA Officer Gina Garza (Photo by Veronica Atuelo)

Diana ran her bag out through [X-ray] security to make sure it was a quick but thorough screening while Gina supervised and spoke calmly to us as I form tackled and restrained the cat.

They were kind, patient, funny, personable, and made what was a living nightmare so very manageable. Thank you Gina and Diana at CRP airport. What wonderful humans and exemplary TSA Officers.

By Wayne Carey, Strategic Communications and Public Affairs