Questions tagged [airport-security]
The checks and scans for illegal or dangerous items required at airports for passengers and baggage.
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Transit Dubai with Duty Free
I will have family travelling to my wedding in Bali from Ireland in September 2024. I would like them to bring some Irish whiskey from Dublin duty free. Being a wedding I would be investing a good ...
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If one's luggage was inspected by the security, can one obtain the CCTV camera footage of the baggage inspection rooms showing the luggage inspection?
I read:
all baggage inspection rooms have CCTV cameras with heavy accountability, so there’s never a concern about theft.
This makes me wonder: if one's luggage was inspected, can one obtain the ...
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Opting out of body scanner at CDG
Has anyone tried opting out of the body scanners at CDG? How did it go? Do all of the terminals have the body scanners?
I don't want to go through the body scanners for a variety of reasons: privacy, ...
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Are gate-checked bags screened for items not allowed in the hold?
Hand luggage and hold luggage are both screened. With regard to dangerous goods different rules apply to both. At the gate, if the cabin bins are full and passengers are permitted to put their hand ...
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Why do American airports require shoe removal while some European ones don't?
There are some airports in Europe like Amsterdam's Schiphol where you don't need to remove your shoes to clear security.
If there is a bomb in the shoes of a passenger coming in a flight from Europe ...
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Can I bring 500 grams of gold while travelling to Canada for 2 weeks on a visit visa?
Can I bring 500 grams of gold while travelling to Canada for 2 weeks on a visit visa?
It’s my first time visiting Canada and I’m a bit worried.
Some answers might help. I will bring it back with me ...
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Can nitroglycerin medication cause problems when going through airport security? [duplicate]
It's well documented that bottles of sublingual nitroglycerin spray are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage, as an essential personal medication:
Nitroglycerin medication
Carry on baggage: Yes
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American transiting Frankfurt to Heathrow - did I miss a sign?
In 2018, my wife and I (both American citizens on US passports) flew Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA) to London Heathrow (LHR) with only carry-on luggage (no checked bags).
When we arrived (...
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DHS Selectee and SSSS
For those familiar with DHS and the infamous SSSS, can you be informed of your status as "DHS SELECTEE" in advance and asked to provide information on ESTA even as a Canadian citizen?
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My fiancé is held for ransom in the UAE, what do I do?
My fiancé is being held at the airport. He has been working on an oil rig for 3 months and is from the USA. He got paid in cash. His luggage was checked, and now the officers are threatening him with ...
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Do large scars get flagged on airport security scanners?
If someone has any larger scars (think e.g. major surgery, abscesses,…), is this something that could get flagged on millimeter wave airport security scanners? I remember reading about a breast cancer ...
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Alcohol duty free refused at Dubai
I had a flight from Toronto, Canada (YYZ) to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB) to Ahmedabad, India (AMD).
In YYZ, I checked in two bags (which I’d get in AMD), and had one carry on.
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Water on US-bound flights?
I am very confused about the limitations of bringing water aboard a plane that is traveling to the US. Do they allow you to carry a bottle on if you need to take medication? And is it only for certain ...
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Priority Security / Immigration for Star Alliance Gold passengers
I know that some airports like Frankfurt have a special fast track line for security for Star Alliance Gold passengers.
I was wondering, do any airports extend this perk to immigration too? Somehow I ...
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My given name is used as First Name and Last Name on my flight ticket: Any issues?
Since my passport only includes a given name 'John Smith' without a surname, and my flight ticket is booked with 'John' as the first name and 'Smith' as the last name, could this cause any issues for ...
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