Questions tagged [airport-security]
The checks and scans for illegal or dangerous items required at airports for passengers and baggage.
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Are security wait times at London Heathrow airport published live on a website?
Is there any link that gives the current wait times for Heathrow security at departure?
Specifically I was interested in knowing about Terminal 2 departures.
I know Frankfurt and some other airports ...
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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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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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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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Effect of Denied Entry Stamp from Spain
I had a flight from Istanbul to Managua, transiting through Barcelona, Spain, and Bogotá, Colombia. I boarded my plane from Istanbul to Barcelona and made the transit. While attempting to board 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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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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Why do they scan boarding passes two times at security control in Brussels airport (BRU)?
At Brussels airport they have electronical gates that will only let you through if you scan a valid boarding pass. After the gates, you go immediately to stand in line for security control. In that ...
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Can I bring a lightsaber from Disneyland into Australia?
I want to visit Galaxy's Edge and build myself a custom lightsaber, as well as maybe buy a couple of the legacy ones for display in my theatre room. If I have them packed with the blades removed, can ...
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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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Does any aviation authority / country have a limit lower than 100 watt hours (Wh) per lithium-ion battery in carry-on luggage?
My laptop has a 99.9WHr battery. faa.gov mentions:
Size limits: Lithium metal (non-rechargeable) batteries are limited to 2 grams of lithium per battery. Lithium ion (rechargeable) batteries are ...
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Why does one sometimes have to go through two subsequent security gates at El Alto International Airport (LPB, La Paz, Bolivia)?
I took a flight from El Alto International Airport (LPB, La Paz, Bolivia) to Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport (CUZ, Cusco, Peru), and passengers for this flight (boarding gate R20) were required to go ...
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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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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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Can I fly domestically in the US with a medium-sized tactical flashlight?
I have this flashlight with the following basic parameters:
138.96mm in length and 31.67mm circumference, as measured by digital calipers that cost more than the flashlight
Has a 20 Wh 26650 Li-Ion ...
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