Questions tagged [x-ray-machines]
May be used for scanners, regardless of their technology, of what is carried in luggage and in or on the body, such as the metal detectors at the entrance to some hotels, the controversial whole-body scanners, as well as the more familiar machines for hand-luggage at airports.
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Does Istanbul airport have x-ray scanners before the exit?
I always travel with (photographic) film and I'd like to know how many X-Ray stops I'm likely to encounter on a given trip.
Most of the time, I have my carry-on scanned once at security here in ...
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Can airport security find a waterskin?
From what I understand of the X-ray machines my hand luggage goes in, they are only able to reveal the shape of objects, especially if they are not made of metal or other X-ray-opaque material.
So I ...
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"Airport-friendly" suspenders (braces) with AIT
I regularly wear these suspenders with "airport-friendly" plastic clasps, designed to be worn under your shirt. However, I will be traveling to an airport that used Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) ...
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Why does TSA security vary so much for different airports?
I would assume TSA (Transportation Security Administration) security to be especially tight no matter the airport, but it seems that the different airports I have been to have often very different ...
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Why is security screening done at the gate in some airports?
I've noticed that when taking non-Schengen flights at AMS (Schiphol airport, Amsterdam), there is no centralized security check after you enter the airport and go through passport control. Instead, ...
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How can I not get electrically shocked when handling my laptop in an airport?
I traveled by plane for the first time in my life 3 months ago. It was 4 trips, which meant 4 hand luggage inspections.
I have a huge problem: I was asked to remove my laptop and tablet from my bag ...
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Titanium in Body. Should I be careful of anything? [duplicate]
I have an all titanium wire mesh underneath my eye due to a car accident. It is supposed to be MRI and X-Ray safe and I have traveled with it once before. I usually avoid informing security beforehand ...
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Do you have to use a body scanner in TSA Pre Check lines?
Do any of you TSA Pre-Check approved people know if Pre Check allows you to skip the full body scanner in some or most airports?
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SCS Implant airport security fears [duplicate]
I'm having a spinal cord stimulator implant fitted soon and travel a couple of times a year to European destinations, although am planning a trip to the USA too:) My concern is although I will be ...
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Is it true that random scanning at Airports require passenger to be half naked? [closed]
I know, the question might sounds very controversial, but i often heard rumours about horrible experience in some airports
Major airports in US (most of the stories)
Airport in Japan (Highly ...
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What's the worst that can happen when attempting to fly with double-edged razors?
I recently switched from cartridge-style razor blades to an "old style" razor which takes double-edged razor blades.
(source: Wikipedia)
I know that TSA officially does not permit flying with ...
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How to convince airport security that I am not dangerous when having metallic parts in my body?
I had an operation some time ago and now I have small screws in my shoulder which will not be removed anymore. When I decided to fly for vacation, I supposed that these will may bring me into trouble ...
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Procedures for boarding a cruise at Miami?
In a few weeks, I will be departing off Miami for a cruise. It it my first time on such an adventure.
From downtown Miami, how to reach the pier where cruise liners usually pick up passengers? Is ...
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How do I prevent damage to electronic devices at airport security?
I have travelled with a laptop before with no problems (not recently), but for an upcoming trip I will, for the first time, be carrying a smartphone and a Kindle (not the Fire but the older e-ink type)...
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Where in Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau airport are the millimeter-wave body scanners?
This wikipedia page about millimeter-wave scanners indicates that Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau airport uses millimeter-wave scanners. Can someone tell me at what sections/terminals of the airport ...
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