Questions tagged [airport-security]
The checks and scans for illegal or dangerous items required at airports for passengers and baggage.
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Can I travel with a suitcase full of condoms?
Let’s say I want to bring only thousands of condoms in my suitcase when traveling. Doesn’t matter if it’s with me on the plane or sent separately. Will I get in trouble for being suspected of ...
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International travel with IC (integrated circuit) chips
I will so travel with some ICs to Europe from the USA soon. I am going to Europe for a research visit and I need those ICs there. I am not sure if this will create some problems for me during security ...
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Is it really forbidden to take extension cords out of the Philippines?
During security screening departing the Philippines on an international flight an X-ray of my backpack showed a simple, cheap two-pronged, 2-3 meter household extension cord that I use with my laptop ...
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Can I travel with codeine cough syrup past airport security?
I have a chronic bad cough (not COVID-19 though) and I take an over-the-counter codeine based medication. My issue isn't with whether it's allowed as I'm planning on drinking it before I travel to the ...
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Can I arrange for TSA to pre-approve an item for carry-on luggage?
The TSA website gives a list of permitted items for the carry-on. However, they also mention that the final decision lies in the hand of the security agents. Is it possible to ask the TSA to "pre-...
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Can I carry alcohol filled chocolate in hand luggage to Vienna [duplicate]
We plan a two days trip to Vienna. Can I carry alcohol filled chocolate in my hand luggage? We are flying from Lisbon to Vienna.
I plan to take 6 boxes of 24 units, each unit containing about 1ml of ...
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Are hard items heavier than 2 kg forbidden to be placed in carry-on luggage in flights within Mexico?
I have the following massager that I sometimes bring in my carry-on luggage:
Product dimensions: 4 x 5 x 5 inches. Weight: 4.2 Pounds.
Massagers are in the list of permitted items for the TSA (https:...
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Carrying 30 ebook readers in hand luggage
Because of reasons, I am likely to want to carry 30-40 ebook readers, still in their boxes, with me when traveling from Canada to the UK.
Am I going to run into any trouble if I have them in my carry-...
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Can I fly to LA with JUST my work permit only? [duplicate]
My ID is expired for more than 1 year and I don't think it will get here in time for my trip in December. I only have my work permit card with me at this time that just got renewed. Can I only use ...
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Arriving at SAW airport in Istanbul, Turkey 9-12 hours before flight departure
I'm scheduling a domestic flight from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey. I'm looking to book a flight at 6:00 A.M. How early is it possible for me to go to the ...
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Why would TSA force me to get patted down in a private room?
Is there a reason why TSA would want to pat me down in a private room?
I travel a lot, and I've been patted down many times, but usually they give me a choice between a pat down in the general area or ...
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Does SENTRI include TSA Pre-Check for Non-US citizens?
Does SENTRI include TSA Pre-Check for Non-US citizens that are not from one of the following: Colombia, the United Kingdom, Germany, India, Panama, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, and Mexico?
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What does it mean if you are "red flagged" at the airport even before you go through security? [closed]
My story is very long and complicated and full of conspiracy theories as to what happened so I'm just going to keep it simple and just ask, how can a second time flyer get "red flagged" at ...
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Will a wire frame trekking backpack get past security in the US and EU?
My Gregory backpack contains a 55 cm wire frame, which can be removed (see photo). I would like to take it as carry-on.
Could getting past security be a problem in the US or Europe?
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flying within the US with a cactus in carryon
I'll be flying domestically within the US from a part of the country where cacti are common to one where they aren't. As a small token gift I'd like to bring a small prickly pear cactus from my yard. ...
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