Airport Security 101: What to Know to Get Through Security Quicker - Wolters World
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Date: 2022-02-04
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nibzee
Patience and courtesy are the key things to have any time you are travelling.
Before I approach security I have already set myself up for security. My wallet, keys, phone, coins, tissues, watch, sunglasses, pens, what ever are already in the pocket of my bag to be scanned. I don't want my valuables in a tray if you can help it as you do run the risk of somebody ahead of you taking your items while you are waiting.
My Ipad is ready to be pulled out and in a separate pocket
One of the bags that I'm always carrying contains professional grade camera/s and all of the kit that goes with it. There will also be all of the cables (charging and connecting) plus a number of spare batteries etc and I will always get my gear pulled aside for a manual check. Any time you have cables, batteries or electronics be prepared for that. Know how to quickly open the bag and let them get into it.
I have warned people coming behind me to use one of the other queues because I will hold up the queue. If somebody is suggesting that to you, assume they know what they are talking about, unlike one German who started abusing security staff in FRA after I had warned him not to follow me when he was in a hurry.
Never joke about security, but be relaxed and polite with staff. If you are rude, they can make your life hell and you don't want to have to be taken aside for further security measures. You need to be relaxed and polite, particularly when two police officers armed with MP5 sub-machine guns come along side you because you have a positive for explosives in your camera bag.
I always keep an eye on the weather for the day before I fly. There are times when airports get shut down eg too hot or more likely due to snow. If that happens more people than usual will be at the airport the following day, ie the day you are flying. Make sure you have left enough time to clear security, it is not their fault that you are late, that you didn't know that the lines would be long.
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Patience and courtesy are the key things to have any time you are travelling.
Before I approach security I have already set myself up for security. My wallet, keys, phone, coins, tissues, watch, sunglasses, pens, what ever are already in the pocket of my bag to be scanned. I don't want my valuables in a tray if you can help it as you do run the risk of somebody ahead of you taking your items while you are waiting.
My Ipad is ready to be pulled out and in a separate pocket
One of the bags that I'm always carrying contains professional grade camera/s and all of the kit that goes with it. There will also be all of the cables (charging and connecting) plus a number of spare batteries etc and I will always get my gear pulled aside for a manual check. Any time you have cables, batteries or electronics be prepared for that. Know how to quickly open the bag and let them get into it.
I have warned people coming behind me to use one of the other queues because I will hold up the queue. If somebody is suggesting that to you, assume they know what they are talking about, unlike one German who started abusing security staff in FRA after I had warned him not to follow me when he was in a hurry.
Never joke about security, but be relaxed and polite with staff. If you are rude, they can make your life hell and you don't want to have to be taken aside for further security measures. You need to be relaxed and polite, particularly when two police officers armed with MP5 sub-machine guns come along side you because you have a positive for explosives in your camera bag.
I always keep an eye on the weather for the day before I fly. There are times when airports get shut down eg too hot or more likely due to snow. If that happens more people than usual will be at the airport the following day, ie the day you are flying. Make sure you have left enough time to clear security, it is not their fault that you are late, that you didn't know that the lines would be long.
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Astone20
So I will be going to Lebanon next year and I was wondering concerning medical supplies medications Etc. I have to take two weeks worth of IV bags for my feeds I have to take two weeks worth of formula for my feeds obviously I have to take my pump then I've got to take two weeks worth of pills breathing treatment medications breathing machines and I was wondering if Security will let me bring all of that stuff and I was wondering if Security will let me not take my feeding pump through the X-ray because that will mess up my pump and if my pump gets messed up no feeds no feeds no necessary food for me the feeds I get come in a carton and they have to be sterile so they have to stay closed and I have to bring bottled water or sterile water for Flushing so again my concern is Will TSA and security let me bring all of that stuff on the plane also I do have a port and feeding tube the port is made of metal and I was wondering if I will still have to go through the metal detector? As you can tell I am a first time traveler I've been to Italy before but that was a long time ago
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So I will be going to Lebanon next year and I was wondering concerning medical supplies medications Etc. I have to take two weeks worth of IV bags for my feeds I have to take two weeks worth of formula for my feeds obviously I have to take my pump then I've got to take two weeks worth of pills breathing treatment medications breathing machines and I was wondering if Security will let me bring all of that stuff and I was wondering if Security will let me not take my feeding pump through the X-ray because that will mess up my pump and if my pump gets messed up no feeds no feeds no necessary food for me the feeds I get come in a carton and they have to be sterile so they have to stay closed and I have to bring bottled water or sterile water for Flushing so again my concern is Will TSA and security let me bring all of that stuff on the plane also I do have a port and feeding tube the port is made of metal and I was wondering if I will still have to go through the metal detector? As you can tell I am a first time traveler I've been to Italy before but that was a long time ago
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Blossoming
I have orthopedic shoes (and thus, they are bulky, heavy and tied up to well above the feet; ) )
A tip for those of you who wear orthopedics as well: Dont be shy to tell the TSA agent why you are wearing tied up shoes. Ive found most TSA agents are really relaxed about that. Usually theyll tell you: Go ahead, if you set off the alarm, well see if we need to search/ double check you. If it doesnt, well save you the trouble. If you do set the alarm off, theyll even check your shoes extra carefully to see if its not the material of your shoes itself that was likely to get the alarm going before they ask you to go through the (what they know is actual) extra effort.
Once, there was a kind officer who was one step ahead: Orthopedics, right maam? You dont have to bother. Go ahead, well see what happens
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I have orthopedic shoes (and thus, they are bulky, heavy and tied up to well above the feet; ) )
A tip for those of you who wear orthopedics as well: Dont be shy to tell the TSA agent why you are wearing tied up shoes. Ive found most TSA agents are really relaxed about that. Usually theyll tell you: Go ahead, if you set off the alarm, well see if we need to search/ double check you. If it doesnt, well save you the trouble. If you do set the alarm off, theyll even check your shoes extra carefully to see if its not the material of your shoes itself that was likely to get the alarm going before they ask you to go through the (what they know is actual) extra effort.
Once, there was a kind officer who was one step ahead: Orthopedics, right maam? You dont have to bother. Go ahead, well see what happens
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j2simpso
If you have pre check and are flying out of the US, you can skip everything Woulter said except the 100 ml rule that's Universal. At some airports in the developing world $10 in the palm of your hand will get you through security faster than being a nice person. At airports in the US you can clear security at any terminal with your boarding pass. Often times there will be one terminal that is faster (Terminal C at EWR) which you clear security then take a shuttle bus or walk to.
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If you have pre check and are flying out of the US, you can skip everything Woulter said except the 100 ml rule that's Universal. At some airports in the developing world $10 in the palm of your hand will get you through security faster than being a nice person. At airports in the US you can clear security at any terminal with your boarding pass. Often times there will be one terminal that is faster (Terminal C at EWR) which you clear security then take a shuttle bus or walk to.
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j2simpso
One thing you left out is different airports have different security procedures. At Cairo airport you have to clear security three times at different checkpoints (i. e. check-in, post-checkin area and departure gate. Meanwhile at Singapore there is no security at all until you reach the actual departure gate. Hence at Singapore the time to get to your gate must factor this in. When connecting at an airport sometimes you will clear security again sometimes you won't.
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One thing you left out is different airports have different security procedures. At Cairo airport you have to clear security three times at different checkpoints (i. e. check-in, post-checkin area and departure gate. Meanwhile at Singapore there is no security at all until you reach the actual departure gate. Hence at Singapore the time to get to your gate must factor this in. When connecting at an airport sometimes you will clear security again sometimes you won't.
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Gary
I wish I seen this video before my flight to Atlanta last month. That was my first time being on a plane. So when I went through security, I had to unbuckle my belt, unlace my shoes, take everything out of my pockets (I didn't have a checkout bag at the time. I was scrambling to pull out my ID and my bording pass. Luckily on the flight back, I simply wore a t-shirt and shorts with slides and had a carry on bag for all my extra things
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I wish I seen this video before my flight to Atlanta last month. That was my first time being on a plane. So when I went through security, I had to unbuckle my belt, unlace my shoes, take everything out of my pockets (I didn't have a checkout bag at the time. I was scrambling to pull out my ID and my bording pass. Luckily on the flight back, I simply wore a t-shirt and shorts with slides and had a carry on bag for all my extra things
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George
My best tip that I give my friends that travel. Purchase a belt with a plastic buckle. I use a military style belt with a plastic buckle. I dont have to remove it, also I use slip on tennis shoes this helps me speed up my turn at the conveyor belt and all my documents are at the ready. Last thing for you guys traveling with family. Dont be the pack mule carrying everybodys elses extra stuff.
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My best tip that I give my friends that travel. Purchase a belt with a plastic buckle. I use a military style belt with a plastic buckle. I dont have to remove it, also I use slip on tennis shoes this helps me speed up my turn at the conveyor belt and all my documents are at the ready. Last thing for you guys traveling with family. Dont be the pack mule carrying everybodys elses extra stuff.
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Cordell
You are always really comical and hilarious when you do your videos
. I work in Alaska, and 80% of the places here in Alaska, you can only get by airplane. So yes, I am pretty familiar now with the rules and proper etiquettes of going through TSA security. But it was still fun watching this video. By the way, that is a really area you are at.
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You are always really comical and hilarious when you do your videos
. I work in Alaska, and 80% of the places here in Alaska, you can only get by airplane. So yes, I am pretty familiar now with the rules and proper etiquettes of going through TSA security. But it was still fun watching this video. By the way, that is a really area you are at.
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Brian
I have 2 artificial knees and an artificial hip so I will always take longer than people want. i try to get to to the security as early as possible. I will be wanded due to the fact that I will set off any metal detector. Now with body scanners it is not as bad but at small airports they often still use metal detectors.
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I have 2 artificial knees and an artificial hip so I will always take longer than people want. i try to get to to the security as early as possible. I will be wanded due to the fact that I will set off any metal detector. Now with body scanners it is not as bad but at small airports they often still use metal detectors.
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Rade
Twice I had forgotten to put my swiss-army knife into checkin luggage. I was afraid I would have to leave it, and it is a memento. Funnily enough, both times the TSA inspected it but let me take it on board. One of those two times was in Germany, so one can't say that they were sloppy about it. :-D
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Twice I had forgotten to put my swiss-army knife into checkin luggage. I was afraid I would have to leave it, and it is a memento. Funnily enough, both times the TSA inspected it but let me take it on board. One of those two times was in Germany, so one can't say that they were sloppy about it. :-D
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