Questions tagged [airport-security]
The checks and scans for illegal or dangerous items required at airports for passengers and baggage.
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Carrying dry lentils in checked/carry on luggage?
I will be traveling by plane in about a week
I want to know if I can carry uncooked, dry lentils in either the checked luggage or the hand carry?
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Bringing hair styling powder onto a plane
I'm flying from Italy to Switzerland just with hand luggage. I have a hair powder which could possibly look like coke to someone. Is this going to be any problem? I'm not sure if it's going to show up ...
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On what step in the airport they check my visa?
Very soon I am flying from US to Poland and have a stop in France.
My friends were supposed to fly the same flight on Monday and couldn’t do it. Right before getting on board people who works there ...
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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.
After passing ...
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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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Can I carry 0.177 caliber airgun from Canada to India [duplicate]
I am an Indian resident seeking to ensure a seamless airport experience by proactively confirming details to preemptively address any potential issues.
Can I carry 0.177 caliber airgun with me from ...
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Flying into Switzerland (from EU country); foodstuff restrictions
I am flying to Switzerland from an EU country (Greece) and am wondering whether there are any restrictions in place regarding type and quantity of foodstuffs I may bring with me for personal ...
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Can we take liquids in transit at Doha
We are travelling to Hongkong via Doha. If we buy liquids duty free in Manchester will we be allowed to take these through Doha or is the 100ml rule in place
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Will Custom Printed Luggage with QR Codes Confuse Airport Scanners?
I'm planning to order custom printed luggage to promote a business, and I'm considering incorporating a QR code for easy access to more information. I've read a question on StackExchange about issues ...
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Air travel with goldfish
I know there are plenty of options for travelling with cats and dogs, but is travelling with a fish something that's possible? Back in the day, it probably wasn't an issue, but safety regulations ...
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City break during 6h transit in Delhi
My international flight should land at 8:05 at Delhi on Sunday and my domestic flight is scheduled at 14:30. I would like to visit the city as 6 hour seems like lots of time. I dont need to check in ...
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How does boarding by face-scanning work?
Recently, when boarding from MUC to ATH, the gate agent told us that no identification documents or boarding passes were needed. Instead, we boarded by having our face scanned by a camera mounted on ...
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Why are airport security checks different around the world?
I have lived in Spain many years (born there) and then moved to UK in 2015. Traveled mostly in Europe and North Africa. Also once to Argentina and Tokyo. Since then I have noticed a major difference ...
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How early can you arrive for a international (trans-border) flight from Vancouver YVR?
If I'll be in Vancouver, Canada at about 10am, and my Air Canada flight to San Diego doesn't leave until about 8:45pm, would I typically be allowed to check in (with luggage) and clear security in ...
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Why am I getting weird security questions with CLEAR?
A couple of times airport staff in SF/NY have tried to enroll me in CLEAR. I'm on a visa (O1), but I have a California ID card, so I should be eligible. That's at least what the staff has told me ...
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Are trekking poles which fold small any more likely to be accepted in hand luggage in British airports (and elsewhere)?
Trekking poles are normally not allowed in hand luggage at British airports. Is this the case specifically for trekking poles which are folded into multiple sections (three or more)? I am also ...
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Does it matter what ID you show TSA when flying internationally from the US?
Bit of a random question, but does it matter what form of ID you show to TSA when flying internationally? For example, could you show any of the acceptable forms of ID listed on the TSA website? Or do ...
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