Will I pass through airport security screening wearing trousers and a jacket with metal zippers/buttons
I will be boarding on an international flight from Europe to USA. My outfit will consist of velvet pants and a jacket. Both these have a few metal zippers and buttons. Nothing fancy, though. Just regular clothing.
Will I be given the green light to board my flight, considering the above mentioned? Will they put me through manual inspection and then go through?
Best Answer
Yes you should have no problems.
You will be asked to remove the jacket before you go through the metal detector along with any other items with metal objects on them (e.g. belt buckles, jewelry, watches).
Metal Zippers and Buttons on pants don't normally set off metal detectors. This is because most metal detectors have an adjustable threshold setting, exactly for the reason that most pants have metal zippers or buttons.
If, for some reason, the alarm does go off, you might be asked for a quick pat-down. Even if that happens, you should have no problems whatsoever with boarding the flight. It's just a security measure.
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Do zippers set off airport security?
If it was our zip that set off the alarm, the scanner will quickly pick that up. Many folks wear pants with zippers so no worries about that. All outer clothing(jacket,sweater etc.) must be taken off to go through security.Can jeans go through a metal detector?
Jeans are fine to wear through airport security. So, don't worry, you won't be asked to remove them! Some people might be concerned that metal buttons and zips on jeans will set off the metal detectors at airport security but these metals are so small that they're unlikely to get picked up.Can you wear a jacket to the airport?
Jackets and CoatsIt's OK to wear a coat to the airport, of course, but it helps the security line move faster if you remember to take it off and put it in a screening bin before proceeding through the metal detector or body scanner (AIT).Do airports check your clothes?
Loose clothes aren't prohibited. But travelers sporting baggy apparel, such as droopy pants, flowy skirts, bulky sweatshirts, or even loose garments worn for religious purposes, may be subject to a pat-down inspection if the agent thinks your clothing might be concealing prohibited items.9 Things You Should NEVER Wear to the Airport | Travel Outfit Tips
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