On Jul 25, 3:13 pm, "PTravel" wrote:
> "void" wrote in message
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> news:xn0f93u5m1eo2h4000@newsgroups.comcast.net...
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> >I haven't flown since they instituted these new rules for fluids. So what
> >should I expect at the security checkpoint? It used to be that I could
> >just put my carry-on bag into the x-ray machine, and that's it. Is that
> >still the case now? Or do they want you to open up your bag and go thru
> >everything by hand? How else could they know that you're not sneaking
> >extra fluids in your bag?
>
> Computer comes out of your carryon and is placed in a separate bin.
>
> The Kip Hawley Freedom Bag, aka 1-quart baggie with your 3 oz fluids, comes
> out and is placed in a separate bin.
>
> Shoes come off and are placed in the bin with the baggie.
>
> Jacket or sweater comes off and is placed in the bin with the baggie.
>
> Medications (which can include over-the-counter) come out and are separately
> "declared," as in, "Yo, TSA guy, I have these medications.")
>
> Needless to say, no metal on your person -- cellphones, Blackberries,
> watches, glasses, pens, etc. in your carryon or in a bin.
>
> Keep your boarding pass with you -- don't leave it in your carryon or jacket
> pocket.
>
> Your bag may still be selected for additional inspection, which will consist
> of a search of varying degrees of thoroughness and swabbing to test for
> explosive residue.
>
> You may still be selected for secondary inspection, which will consist of a
> wanding, a pat down and, possibly, inappropriate groping.
>
> You may be selected to go through the puffer.
>
> Your best best: use your carrier's elite line if you have status with the
> airline or have bought a first class ticket. TSA inspection is more
> professional on the elite lines, less intrusive and considerably faster.
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I disagree using the elite lines save you anything. My observation is
the TSA does not make any distinction and they shouldn't. I just pick
the line that is shorter. Sometime the elite lines take longer to get
through.
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