Tips for the Traveler - The Do"s and Do Not"s of Airport Security
Do's and Don'ts of Airport Security Traveling through airports has become a searing issue in modern times, as new laws, authoritative screening and pat-downs have attained controversial levels.
However, you should be looking to get through airport security with minimum hassles.
It is advisable to carry a few important items, and do things right unless you are looking for unnecessary trouble.
Also, irrespective of where you are flying, be careful to present yourself prudently in order to avoid problems.
Always Carry a Photo ID A photo ID is necessary.
Without it, you may not even get a boarding pass, let alone; passing through security.
A photo ID is the basic criteria that allow airline staffers to issue boarding passes to the right passengers.
You might be hoping to save money with someone else's earned miles using that person's ID, but it never works.
Besides, you might end up putting yourself through hours of interrogation.
Be Prompt and Direct with Answers Although you may be asked a number of irritating questions, you should be able to answer them without beating about the bush.
Be short with your answers.
Unnecessary jokes never go well with poker-faced airport officials.
Besides, you should answer their questions confidently, and although you should look them in the eye, you should never show any sign of aggression or anger.
Do Not Carry Too Many Electronic Goods Security beeps go off with electronic items in your baggage.
If you are carrying too many of them, you will probably need to take out everything and make a mess of your clothes.
Therefore, it is wise to carry only essential electronic items while passing through security clearance, and put them in the tray.
Besides, more than 2-3 electronic gadgets could be a reason for the security officials to profile you unnecessarily.
Do Not Make a Fuss about Removing Shoes and Belts Shoes are a place where terrorists and drug traffickers might hide the wrong things, and belts are required to be taken off so that they do not confuse metal detectors.
Although it takes a while to untie shoelaces, and put your belt back, just go with the rulebook if you want to avoid a real headache.
Never Leave You Baggage Unattended You should never walk away from your baggage - ever! If you are not in control of your baggage, it is very easy for someone to place contraband into it.
Also, unattended baggage is an extremely suspicious situation that will catch the attention of airport security.
If they find your luggage unattended, it could be a long while before you get it back.
Never Speak Inappropriately or Make Jokes about Dangerous Situations Never yell-out words like bomb, hijack, explosives, gun etc...
even in jest.
Just speaking these words can get you pulled into airport security for interrogation.
There is no place for loose words or jokes within an airport.
Be wise and be prudent.
To avoid problems, keep conversations that involve any violence out of the airport.
Yes, even jokes about it.
However, you should be looking to get through airport security with minimum hassles.
It is advisable to carry a few important items, and do things right unless you are looking for unnecessary trouble.
Also, irrespective of where you are flying, be careful to present yourself prudently in order to avoid problems.
Always Carry a Photo ID A photo ID is necessary.
Without it, you may not even get a boarding pass, let alone; passing through security.
A photo ID is the basic criteria that allow airline staffers to issue boarding passes to the right passengers.
You might be hoping to save money with someone else's earned miles using that person's ID, but it never works.
Besides, you might end up putting yourself through hours of interrogation.
Be Prompt and Direct with Answers Although you may be asked a number of irritating questions, you should be able to answer them without beating about the bush.
Be short with your answers.
Unnecessary jokes never go well with poker-faced airport officials.
Besides, you should answer their questions confidently, and although you should look them in the eye, you should never show any sign of aggression or anger.
Do Not Carry Too Many Electronic Goods Security beeps go off with electronic items in your baggage.
If you are carrying too many of them, you will probably need to take out everything and make a mess of your clothes.
Therefore, it is wise to carry only essential electronic items while passing through security clearance, and put them in the tray.
Besides, more than 2-3 electronic gadgets could be a reason for the security officials to profile you unnecessarily.
Do Not Make a Fuss about Removing Shoes and Belts Shoes are a place where terrorists and drug traffickers might hide the wrong things, and belts are required to be taken off so that they do not confuse metal detectors.
Although it takes a while to untie shoelaces, and put your belt back, just go with the rulebook if you want to avoid a real headache.
Never Leave You Baggage Unattended You should never walk away from your baggage - ever! If you are not in control of your baggage, it is very easy for someone to place contraband into it.
Also, unattended baggage is an extremely suspicious situation that will catch the attention of airport security.
If they find your luggage unattended, it could be a long while before you get it back.
Never Speak Inappropriately or Make Jokes about Dangerous Situations Never yell-out words like bomb, hijack, explosives, gun etc...
even in jest.
Just speaking these words can get you pulled into airport security for interrogation.
There is no place for loose words or jokes within an airport.
Be wise and be prudent.
To avoid problems, keep conversations that involve any violence out of the airport.
Yes, even jokes about it.
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