Speaking of Turkey: David, I had to think of you when flying back from Turkey.
I think no American would ever again complain about the TSA after travelling from Antalya Airport. We were controlled 6 times!
First securitiy check directly behind the entrance doors: all baggage, all carry-on baggage, jackets, hats, etc. went through a screening machine. And people had to lift their baggage themselves. No officers to help. Everybody had to go through the metal detectors. Only
then you were allowed to enter the terminal.
Second check: at the check-in counter, every person had to show up personally, the passports were checked and the photos compared.
Third check: the "ususal" securitiy check, which is your job: screening of the carry-on baggage, all liquids out in a small plastic bag, etc. Going through a metal detector again.
Fourth check: passport control by customs officers/state officials/whatever
Fifth: at the entrance of the gate: the same procedure: screening of carry-on baggage, jackets, etc. and again through the metal detector.
Sixth: boarding: the airline peronal not only checked the boarding passes, no, they also checked the passports again.
My husband wondered whether they have metall detectors and passport controlls in front of the restroom entrance