Category "airport-security"

Can I do a visa run by going through immigration at the airport and then immediately going back?

I have a 10-year China visa that has a 2-month limit on each stay. I usually take the opportunity to do a quick trip somewhere and see some friends around Asia,

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

Can growing a beard cause problems in crossing borders?

I just recently renewed my passport with a picture taken just after I shaved. I haven't shaved since (>3 weeks) and I kind of like it. I am even looking into

Does each terminal at JFK have its own screening and how many per terminal? [closed]

As I understand it: there were8 terminals at JFK of which two are demolished. To move from the 'sterile' area of one terminal to any other te

Is TSA rescreening required when transiting internationally through Orlando airport?

If I am flying from internationally to Orlando then immediately flying to Miami, will I need to be TSA rescreened after landing in Orlando? If so, should I exp

Laptop with no battery [duplicate]

I am traveling from the US to the UK and then to Portugal. Round trip. I have a laptop without a battery, so I am hesitant to bring it as carr

When travelling to New Zealand will Security know about my overstaying in US 19 years ago?

I overstayed a tourist visa to US from 1988 to 1997, was not caught, and went back to my native country. I wasn't deported, nor detained, nor removed, it was my

What happens when a prohibited item is found in checked-in luggage in India?

Unlike US, India does not have the concept of locks which can be opened by security (TSA locks) but most major airports scan baggage after check-in (i.e. in the

Apart from a US visa what do I need for travel from state to state? [duplicate]

I'm from Trinidad and Tobago and I possess a valid US visa. I'm travelling to Minnesota and have have several connection flights to get there.

Connecting flights on international travel. What should I expect?

I will be making my first trip to the United States soon, and would like to know ahead of time what the process will be like both arriving and departing, to be

Esbit tablet in planes

For my camp stove, I usually use Esbit Tablets (solid fuel) when I go backpacking into the wild. Now I want to fly from Germany (Duesseldorf) to Scotland (Glasg

US and Canada border crossing and computer privacy: What do I need to know?

I've read stories about border officials searching laptops when crossing the border in one direction or the other. Does this really happen, typically speaking?

Bringing an internal hard drive to US as an emigrate [duplicate]

I'm from the Philippines and will be emigrating to US soon, specifically Hawaii. I'll be selling my PC locally, but I wanted to bring my hard

Two bag limit on Hand/Carry On Baggage at Heathrow?

I heard that Heathrow Airport has a 2 bag limit when going through security. How strictly do they enforce this? If i have my carry-on and personal item and a pl

Why don't airports reduce the time you have to wait in lines? [closed]

In airports, there are some 'choke points' departing or arriving (with international flights), which make people stand in very long lines. Mos

Travelling to China, wondering what diseases/infections they are screening for?

Last time I travelled to China (Shanghai, airport: PVG) there was some kind of imaging system that allegedly screened people entering for some list of diseases.

Why do people get denied boarding for being late, when the plane is still on the tarmac for many minutes after?

Once in a while I get posts in my Facebook newsfeed about people complaining that they are denied boarding for being late but can still see their plane on the t

Can I go through security at US airports without being physically touched by an official?

Can we fly to the USA from Europe and back without being touched at the airport? Do you have a choice to go through a body scanner? Do all airports have them? D

Flying London to Amman mid-May and returning Aqaba-Amman-London. Can I bring laptop on return flight?

I'm a UK citizen, and will presumably be affected by the additional security theatre recently announced. I'm flying for a short holiday in Jordan this May, but

Does the laptop ban in cabin luggage from Middle Eastern airports impact connecting flights?

This is a follow up to this question which discusses the ban on medium to large size portable electronic devices. If I'm flying an itinerary into the US where