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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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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What's the law about body scanners in EU? Am I legally allowed to refuse?
There are a lot of EU laws about travelling through airports. We've all seen the signs about asking for your rights. So is there any EU law about body scanners? Is there an EU law that says I am ...
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Why do you need to take out your laptop from your bag during airport security checks?
Why do you need to take your laptop from your bag during airport security checks? Why can't they just x-ray check the whole bag together with the laptop?
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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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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 one travel with X-Ray sensitive equipment or electronic devices?
While analog film is probably still the most common X-ray sensitive item encountered at airport security, there are some emerging electronics technologies that use MOS floating gates as precision ...
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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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Ceramic knives and airport (or any other) security
I ran into this question that discussed putting a ceramic knife in the carry-on luggage. Clearly that won't work, as the carry-on luggage goes through the x-ray machine and ceramics in general have ...
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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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What is the best way to carry photographic film when travelling?
Since I still shoot analogue photos, I often find myself travelling with photographic film. Film can be sensitive to X-ray machines, depending on the "strength" of the machine, the technology, the ASA ...
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Will the wearing of a silicone butt plug be detected by Security? [closed]
I will be travelling from Asia to Europe with a stopover in UAE. I have four sex toys (discreet), none metal nor battery operated. I will put three in checked luggage (I don't expect any problems ...
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Why does my baggage need to go through X-ray to go out of the airport in Panama City?
I already have been in some countries, including South America and tje US. However, when I was in Panamá, something grabbed my attention.
Why does my baggage need to go through an X-ray to go out of ...
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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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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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Are body scanners mandatory at Charles de Gaulle airport?
Currently considering different options to fly from Spain (Schengen, EU) to Tokyo (non-Schengen, Japan). One of the options is to do a layover in CDG (Charles de Gaulle - Paris). I would like to ...
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