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12 Airport Secrets Airlines Are HIDING From You in 2026 (Don't Get Caught!)
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- Published on Mar 13, 2026
- Ever wonder why some travelers breeze through security while others get flagged? This video reveals crucial airport hacks and travel tips that can make or break your journey, especially concerning what you wear. We've analyzed countless traveler complaints and spoken with former TSA supervisors to bring you the best airport security advice. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and ensure a smoother experience with these essential tsa tips.
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People are wearing layers because the airlines are charging us for baggages!
Only take what you need. Remember, you can buy undies, shirts, and blouses. I purchased a Jumper In Ireland great Item for 5 Euros. The Salvation Shop or Charity shop needed long sleeve shirts for the Isle of Sky purchased 2 at the charity shop, hand-washed them and dumped them before going home
I remember a brand of clothing that was all about that, weekender in a jacket, fit your tablet, etc
Agreed 👍
Watching videos on how to pack really is useful.
If you can't afford $35 to check a suitcase stay home.
So thermal imaging can "flag" you? Really?? Then every menopausal woman having a hot flash while passing thru an airport is DOOMED.
😂
ABSOLUTELY WITHOU5 A DOUBT. 🫤😰🤡.
I was thinking the same thing. Also, if your plane that arrived late and you have a lay over that you know is about to leave, most people would run if need be. So of course you would have high anxiety or sweat on you. Make it make sense😂
that was my immediate thought
LOL!!
So you show a women with a large overcoat going through the scanner, show me any airport where they don't make you remove a large coat before going through the scanner?
Thanks for your comment! In some airports, security rules can be a bit different-sometimes large coats are allowed through the scanner without removal, especially if there are additional checks. But you're right, many airports do ask you to take off big coats for faster and clearer screening. Hope this helps clear things up!
It’s just common sense and logic and true spirit and real history, remember they(the establishment aka corporations aka governments they are all the same but give you illusions they are different and they are not designed/planned)….remember the golden rule..we judge by the way you dress and not the good heart and spirit..wolves wear sheep clothing then and now and it’s not a secret either…now you get it..the devil wears Prada..the truth is stranger than fiction
After 20+ years traveling in the military and 30 more as a civilian, I get a lot of these. They aren’t shocking just good security practices. I guess I just have a different mindset.
People can sew things into the coat, if they see someone with a very big coat they get immediately cautious...what I found weird was that I had an open bottle of water and couldn't take it on the plane - they confiscated it.🥴
They usually have you take off jackets anyway, they were asking everyone to remove any jackets or coats being worn last time I flew
So if u leave a cold weather destination wearing winter apparel which is normal, on your way to a warm weather destination u get flagged for your warm clothes..that's absolutely ridiculous.
As a former TSA Agent and LEO at an international airport in the US…I can safely say, 80% of this information is nonsense. But you’re welcome for the view and the comment.
Former TSA here as well. You’re 100% right.
I’m not former TSA but I feel the same about info here 😆
the lady going through the sensor with the heavy coat that ain't going to happen and the guy with the crossbody bag going through that wouldn't happened either
I used to work for Delta, JetBlue and Frontier , I worked at RDU for over 15 years. The way that people get bumped because of an overbooked flight, it goes by WHEN you check in! The last one who checks in are the ones who get bumped . They pull the checked in passenger log . The last are the first to be bumped ALWAYS check in EARLY!
Ty
@juliesnuffin9807you're very welcome 😁
thankyou😊
Always check in 3 hours early. You need to get through TSA, walking to the gate ect... We always overbook due to no shows , we can have up to 5% of no shows most of the time , however, we also have everyone to show up. So always check in up to 3 hours early. If you do , you'll have a 99.9% chance of getting on your flight. Happy traveling.
They can have all this technology, but still have to stick a finger in our butts to check for prostate cancer🤷
I’ve never seen a man wearing a hoodie with a shirt and tie
Its was something men use to do years ago so they stay warm and not wrinkle their blazer...it kind of became a trend.
I used to ride a Noddy Bike in a suit and Tie with a leather jacket and balaclava
I've seen a lot of youth pastors do that, it always looks goofy imo
I have. Even on a few Mormon knocking on my door to share literature. Yup. Hoodies dress shirt n tie🤷🏽♀️
😅
Show me where baggage weight is really an issue, when you're siting next to a person who's clearly twice your weight and hogging the leg space meant for yourself.
They'll rip you for a 1kg weight breach with your carry-on but say nothing about the people taking up 1.5 seats next to you
Agree 👍
There is a weight capacity on overhead bins, I don't know if that factors in, for under plane of it is above a certain weight it needs to be marked as heavy because it is then a two person lift. Other than that it is just airlines setting a fee if above a certain weight. And they do need weights or approximations for calculations
I regularly travel on a tiny airline. 8 seater planes. At check-in I am asked my weight, and my carry-on and checked bag are weighed. Be😮cause they have safety weight restrictions.
Bullying heavy people isn't fare. You shouldn't charge more, just like skinny people don't get a discount because they weigh less.
You didn't not address why you should not sit in a seat that faces out the window in the terminal.
Sit with your back to a wall where you can be aware if everyone around you! Wild Bill Hickok
@CTCDetroitHere's another tip. If you're at the airport. There are people around you.
Click bait
So much for roaming anonymously. Is it just me or does this seem like it's a bit invasive. Like, we're being educated for how we're going to be surveilled in the future everywhere.
@OmerQuennevilleSince it’s essentially happening, I prefer these tips to ignorance. But you do you.
TSA never uses common sense, it's all a power trip.
If they’re watching us this carefully, how is it our bags get stolen?
Thanks so much for watching and for this great comment! You're absolutely right-it can seem contradictory. Most surveillance systems are designed to record evidence for later rather than prevent crime in real-time. Plus, no security system is perfect. It’s always smart to stay aware of your surroundings though! Thanks again for tuning in.
You answered your own question: they need to be watching our bags more carefully.
how does the temperature camera deal with the heatrushes in menopause 🤣
Not finding it helpful, finding it terrifying. Airports are crowded, flying scary, anxiety is usually for many.
Where's the never sit here time stamp? Thxs
19:45 _ This is outrageous. Very sad.
I thought blood pressure medication was life saving.
How can they confiscate it. This is scary.
Well, if a family member died thanks to them confiscating what they need to stay alive, they'd better be ready for legal action - personally. I was questioned about the Epi-Pens in my bag for my, then, young son. The female was very aggressive. Pity they aren't going aggressively after the Harmaceutical Mafia that created the vaccines that gave him the life-threatening allergy in the first place! You never forget these brainwashed idiots.
It would be outrageous if true. This scenario is not playing out en mass.
The other thing I recommend is ship valuables to where your going.
Better if you dont need them, leave them in the safe
Always be polite and calm when saying "I trust you'll find my papers to be in order".
Thanks so much for sharing this tip! Being polite and calm really can make a difference. I’m sure others will find your advice super helpful!
You sound like a James Bond movie. 😂 jk
@PassportProfficial Yes, I'm sure the One World Order will much prefer the serfs to stay polite and calm when they're being internally fingered by their operatives in the near future, judging by the rate of progress towards totalitarianism!
I fund that yelling at customs and immigration officers and calling them “lackeys of an oppressive state” always speeds things up.
😉
all the reasons they tell you to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours early.
No wonder that a lot of people are now using private planes to go places 🤔
Not even flying anymore. Too crazy.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We appreciate your perspective and understand that it might seem a bit intense. We're always looking to balance excitement with clarity. Hope you’ll find something enjoyable in our future content!
Ditto
Yeah, flying causes me anxiety, which causes me to act strange, which flags me. And that leads to more anxiety.
@PassportProfficial Oh, shut up! 😂
😂
I am sooo glad my traveling days are over. Day trips (driving) are my travel of choice.
Rules are u must take off coat for scanner so u ll show anyway
I thought you had to take your coat off, so the huge puffy coat wouldn’t actually be an issue.
I ALWAYS get patted down for some reason. Also, you can refuse going thru the scanner...it has 15 times more radiation & is detrimental to your health! My bags are always looked thru too...l avoid the airport or flying. Its too much of a hassle & stressful so unless its an emergency I'm staying on land!
I realize that dressing in layers may be one reason they always seem to check me. (Airports, disney) The thing is, i'm always cold. I may be wearing two or more layers in 100° heat or long sleeves. I can't imagine putting myself through the misery of flying anymore. It would have to be really important.
It's now a joke in my family that it's always me - the smallest, not young, red hair (I think that has a lot to do with it) - who is "randomly selected" (metal detector going off with no metal on me at all) for pat down or scanner. I refuse the scanner - you absolutely can - I know how dangerous they are and remember when dirty grunts were sitting in the office watching those who complied virtually naked in the backscatter machines - yeah - a perfect job for a pervert and as for the "pat downs" - in another place that would be classed as sexual assault. Comply, but never, ever "consent" to anything. I get very travel sick anyway and the way I'm treated when I'm faint and weak after a flight is truly disgusting - their "observations" of passengers has long since been proven to be a crock - they cannot tell who the criminals are just by looking at them or if they look unsteady and are being helped by their husband or child after a flight where they almost or did throw up multiple times. I, too, am cold in these places, but I don't think having layers is a deciding factor. I think they just try to make you think they "know something", but psychology is NOT a science - it's "opinion" and most of them have no clue. The real reason for doing all of this unlawful stuff to passengers is to make them fearful and compliant. I'm law-abiding, but "compliant" - eh, no! The people working in airports are not the cleverest on the planet. Don't let this nonsense make you think they are. Most of the stuff we've suffered in the last quarter of a century is all due to the psy-op of 9/11 - done specifically to bring in Draconian legislation and crack down on our freedoms. I've worked in an airport and I know for certain that it was never like this before. The real criminals are the Committee of 300. They're the ones who should be feeling the long arm of the law on their shoulders. Never too late to shut them down and throw them in jail.
You're better off doing that because you're paranoid
I'm 71 and remember when flying was hassle-free, no scanners, no X-rays, no luggage checks. I don't fly anymore. I take the Bus or Amtrak. If I have to go to Europe, it's on a cruise ship. It takes longer, but what's the rush? I'm retired and enjoy living my Life at my pace.
@RobertodelaVega-t3w it was so much simpler and more enjoyable back then. I don't fly anymore either. I can still drive, although i don't enjoy it as much anymore. And as you say, there are busses and trains.
I wear big long bomber jacket because I don't want to use airplane blankets, it keeps me warm and safe
Thanks so much for sharing this! That's such a smart hack for staying warm and safe without relying on the airline blankets. Really appreciate you chiming in with your experience-it's definitely a tip that'll help others in the community!
good thinking
I have two implanted devices. The first thing that I do when flying, is tell the TSA agent that I have these devices. I have my paperwork in a bag, including the phone number of my physician. They ask me to step to the side, did quick but thorough search , then I was on my way in less than 3 minutes.
Just realized why i always get extra pat down with wand & hands & a professional wet wipe thing hand swipe 😳
I never thought about it before - as being from implants- :( never thought to bring docs. But, in reading your comment I realize we probably spend the same amount of time going through the checkpoint. I'm the ignorant one and you're the informed one and they don't trust either of us LOL
I hate trying to prove things to people in Authority so I think I'm just going to stay bemused and special feeling ..
I sincerely appreciate your comment bc after this video I really really wondered about how documentation would work, & if I should trouble everyone to get some. I wonder if TSA PreFlight check point thing would solve it? I Fly so rarely I'm just not going to worry about it. Hmm.... I miss being my ignorant self 5 minutes ago
Remember when it was the Land of the Brave, Home of the Free?
It still is isn’t it?
Thank Iran
That's Land of the Free and Home of the Brave. Please get your clichés right.
@YoTVWorld Some things matter and some things don't.
What you've put your attention on doesn't matter.
@libraryuser2940 IRAN????
WTF is wrong with you?
This is why I no longer travel. I refuse to be treated like a criminal just to take a trip. This is bull sh it. It's an invasion of privacy.
Invasion of privacy is an understatement. The body scanner pictures in this video are very misleading. The real ones don't look like that at all.
There's a reason people call them "naked body scanners". The airport employees are looking at your naked body. Every little detail.
It's why some people have filed lawsuits when they found out that their naked body scan pics were being passed around.
And now it’s common to have police dogs everywhere. What are they looking for?
If i am flying from Canada in winter going back to Canada no matter the destination i should be allowed to wear a coat or hoodie
Without discrimination
Same for us from Buffalo....we often fly in and out of Toronto
This creepy as hell! Mainly the part with the cameras sensing your temperature and stuff 😮
I get patted down every time because I have a knee replacement that goes off. I know it’s coming and I’ve mentally prepared. 🤷🏾♀️
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! It’s great to hear how you stay positive and prepared-your insight will definitely help others who face the same situation. Appreciate you!
I tell them I have metal in my body. Lower back, femur and knee 🙄 Yeah I’ve broken a few things. 🤣🤣
@bieuxyongson Evel, Jr. good to see you here!
Good to know. My husband has five replaced joints. I haven’t really thought about this. We are newly married. lol he will probably set off bells and whistles. 😬
I have a totally fused back with metal down my whole back. Ive had my back fused with Harrington rods since 1975. Rarely set off anything or get patted down because of the metal. I fly several times a year.
According to the Security expert, Bruce Schneier, the TSA is “Security theater “not necessary at all, since the cockpit doors have been reinforced and passengers now know that that they can fight fight back against against anything suspicious. All this money is being being wasted for appearances.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Bruce Schneier’s perspective is certainly thought-provoking and highlights important aspects of security measures. We appreciate hearing different viewpoints-it helps us all think more critically about these topics.
Exactly Alan...! No terrorists are going to
be caught by these " security " measures..
The only inconvenience is for law abiding
passengers. Like Gun Laws ..? Good guys
hand in their weapons : Bad guys just laugh...!!
You forget the number one... don't fart right before going through security, the scanner and human screeners will detect the fart and delay you. lol.
What about surgical metalic implants
Screw eye contact.
The last time I flew from Canada to England, my bag was scanned several times as I waited. I was confused. I had a curling iron which they were suspicious of. They also found some small scissors that I didn’t even think about. The agent was very nice and I just smiled and was friendly. Nothing to be nervous about.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! It’s great to hear how staying calm and friendly made the process smoother. Your tip will definitely help others feel more at ease during their travels!
So did they let I take the scissors?
@RobertaShagamParenting If you read the "rules", tiny scissors shouldn't be a problem. If they really wanted to eradicate "weapons" on a flight they'd cut everyone's hands off. Thankfully, we haven't quite reached that point - yet. There are a lot of people out there that can do a lot of damage without carrying anything extra, which just makes the "rules" look even more ridiculous. Peanuts on flights could kill my son, but I'm unsure whether they've actually banned those across all airlines. However, his, hopefully, life-saving Epi-Pens cause them massive consternation. We are dealing with morons.
Is this post a bait and switch? Because I'm not seeing anything about the thumbnail photo telling us we are about to find out not to sit by a window.
I flew last fall with a checked bag. When I opened the bag at my destination there was a paper inside letting me know my bad had been opened and checked. I had never seen that before.
I remember once coming back from New York, I was almost to the exit door and there’s a police officer that always stands there and tries to interact with people and he approached me as I was walking and he said to me oh you look very familiar. Where are you coming from? Where are you going? And I says you’re familiar. You’re always standing here trying to question peoplei said I don’t have time for a conversation and I walked out of the building. Never let them start a conversation with you.
Never speak to the Police. Surely everyone knows that by now. I made that mistake trying to help them at the very beginning of the Plandemic. Next thing I knew they were demanding my name, etc - possibly thinking they could fine me or, even, arrest me for doing absolutely nothing illegal. They were very disappointed when they discovered I was less than a couple of hundred yards from my home (when there were ridiculous 5 mile limits). I pointed out they weren't wearing muzzles in their car. The bloke smirked and made some inane comment about risking life and limb for the public good. Uh-huh - knowing a Plandemic is all nonsense and they're at no risk whilst fining and harassing members of the public did no good for public relations whatsoever. They only have themselves to blame that the public hates them. Anyway, lesson learned. If they were on fire, as the rather rough saying goes, I wouldn't spit on them (hose them down or throw a bucket of water on them). God forgive me, but at present, I'd be too worried they'd then arrest me for assault.
@ameliagfawkes512plandemic? You are a fool.
@YoTVWorldyou are a fool for thinking it wasn't planned
Just to let people know, there is an official list of what is ok and not ok to have with you when you go on a plane trip. Some have certain restrictions while some are banned for a good reason. So before flipping tables just go and look at the list. 😒
Damn, how old is that ladies medicine?? I've had bottles for three month's and you can still read the labels. Always carry your medicine list with you, then you won't be delayed.
Thanks a bunch for sharing your tip! Carrying a medicine list is such a smart move and could definitely save others some hassle. Appreciate you helping out the community!
@PassportProfficial I learned that from a friend because I take narcotics. I didn't know I could be jailed for not having my med list.
Just packing for a flight gives me huge anxiety. It never used to be and I have traveled alot. But there is so much extra you have to do now. If it wasn't for my mum being so old living in new Zealand, I would not go back. Its new Zealand that is the problem.
Thanks for sharing, that stress is totally understandable and I hope you have a safe flight to see your mum! ✈️
Dunno why airlines and airport don't just put up a sign - Passport and underwear only..
Or "All Passengers Will Be Strip Searched By Volunteer Perverts". That's what they were doing with the Backscatter x-ray machines. I wonder how many airport staff who hung about that area are now dead from cancer? The newer ones are microwave EMFs and they're dangerous too. People should have paid attention to "science" in school!
josh cahill wears a hoodie
Maybe in major international airports ... just relax ppl
When you think about it, all these post 911 security measures are really out of hand. Are we really worried about "terrorists" & shoe bombers anymore? All of the scrutiny is way over the top. They checked your bag they screened your body...leave us alone already!!
Former flight attendant. I know it's a pain, but it is for security reasons.
Simply be prepared to make it easier on yourself.
Happy trails to you.
When is the last time TSA busted someone who had a bomb strapped to their body? When is the last time TSA busted someone who had a bomb in their shoe? When is the last time TSA busted someone who was intentionally, not unintentionally, trying to sneak a deadly weapon through the screening? When is the last time a non-muslim hijacked a US airliner? 1980s, a disgruntled PSA employee.
TSA is a sham designed to harass and intimidate law abiding people. This is what happens when they have the majority believing 9/11 was a terrorist attack and not an inside job. You cant take liquids through TSA security, but you can obtain liquids in the secured area? Make that make sense. Besides the mounting evidence that suggests 9/11 was an inside job, what convinced me was the 5th plane that never made it airborne on 9/11. If you haven't seen the video, search for it on RUclips. This may convince you that it was an inside job. It convinced me.
So why NOT sit facing the window?!?!?!?!? VERY DISAPPOINTED.
so stressful in airports, I am going off flying,,
The problem is that everyone get treated like a criminal to make a bunch of absolutely brain dead people feel "safe." These measures are absolutely unnecessary and TSA needs to be abolished.
Airport Security is a joke. It's been proven that almost anything can get past them, so, given that we can assume that most things have gotten past them, why haven't there been loads of incidents not created by the alphabet agencies to put us into a state of fear?
So no heavy coat when leaving home base that’s 15 degrees to go see my family in the southeast.
Just freeze my butt off. Got it.
Some of these are really ridiculous.
Making me scared to fly anywhere 😢
crazy us ... never had anything happen worldwide
I am selected 100% of time for search-I now have metal in 1 ankle I have metal in bra I wear sweatshirt my shoes are special bc special feet shoes have metal. I have that nun look I am pulled 100% of time-I go early bc I know I will be searched. I learned do not wear belt and no boots. I am still pulled 100% of time-I go early.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience and tips! Your insights about what to wear and timing could really help others who face the same situation. Appreciate you jumping in and letting us know!
I would class that as discrimination.
Prince Andrew doesn’t have to bother about sweating at the airport
Regardless of where I'm going or for how long, I pack a SMALL carry-on (the size that fits under the seat). No checked bags for me!
That’s a super smart strategy! Traveling light definitely makes the airport experience smoother for many. Thanks for sharing your tip!
please, everyone opt out of the body scanner. its your right to not be radiated
Never go through the scanner! Opt out for a pat down.
Do "comply", but never "consent".
I now pack everything in packing cubes in my suitcase and my carry-on. I weigh each packing Cube before I put it in my suitcase. That way if for some reason my suitcase does happen to be overweight then I know I can take one of the smaller cubes out and that will shed a pound or two out of my check luggage. Also sometimes rearranging the items in your suitcase can affect the weight. For example if you put all of your shoes at the bottom end of the suitcase where the wheels are it can shift all the weight and affect the final weight Believe It or Not whereas if you spread out the heavy items it changes the weight even a slightly as a pound or two
good advice. I'm going overseas for the first time and usually just telling them is enough but I'll probably stop by the dr and get documentation just in case.
So glad you found the advice helpful, and getting documentation from your doctor is a super smart move for international travel! Have an amazing first overseas adventure!
The body scanner was able to detect that I was wearing a diaper!
Yes, diapers and pads are shown. Maybe tampons? 🙆♀️🤷♀️
If they detect anxiety I'm screwed. I'm always anxious 😂
Thanks for sharing your experience! 😄 Many people can relate to that feeling, and your honesty might just help someone else who’s feeling the same way. Keep being you!
I saw a video where a lady who went through radiation therapy set off alarms that freaked people out but they seemed to clear her right away.
Problem #1 You’re flagged when you watch videos like these that teach you how to be invisible 😜
What do you mean no athletic shoes?! Probably 75% of the flying population wears athletic shoes.
I had no locks on my checked bag. It had the black clips and my bag was cut open despite the clips being easy to open. No compensation!
It is happening !!! like was in easter Europe many years ago.
Avoid putting drones and batteries in your check in lagguage
Thanks so much for this! That’s a huge safety tip that a lot of people overlook. I really appreciate you looking out for the community-your input will definitely help others avoid trouble on their travels!
Why does cash raise flags when cash is legal tender, what's the issue paying cash for something at airports when $ is legit?
It's irritating knowing that in this day n age we are all being tracked for everything we do, say, look like, feel etc
Banks and Govts wanna know what we spend our $ on so, they prefer that our spending habits are done electronic
to make tracking easier for them but, it feels like an invasion of privacy. I work for cash not for plastic so, until the Govt pulls
cash out of use, I'm gonna keep using it. Airports are just to f***n nosy esp for domestic flights in small countries like mine.
Better to take a bus or train without all the hassle, you just need to put time aside for it🙃
0:13 Am I the only one that thinks this is Legal Eagle Devin Stone?
Thank's for the added information
Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you found it helpful! 😊
My son always gets patted down because he is big and wears even bigger loose clothing. He has gotten used to it and just expects it now.
Always have meds and vitamins in original containers with legible labels. Or at least personally label the vitamins. TSA Pre✅ is worth it.
Thanks for sharing these awesome tips! Keeping meds labeled and using TSA Pre really can save a lot of hassle. Your advice will definitely help others in the community!
The worst thing that you can do when flying is check your luggage. What airports and airlines refuse to admit is that nine out of ten instances of "lost luggage" is actually airport personnel tearing apart any luggage that looks like it might contain valuables and discarding the remains. With that said if you must fly (which I rarely ever do) just bring a small carry-on or backpack and avoid the luggage check-in scam all together.
I agree! When I go for three week trips, I only bring a small napsack with me. I just wear the same clothes for three weeks. Hygiene is overrated.
@JayEss-or6qk Nice! If I need more clothes when I travel I hit up a thrift store, and for toiletries I hit up a dollar store.
I already have a TSA pre screen document. It doesn't cost money. It's free.
Note TSA locks mean nothing. I always use small Brass locks and in 55 years have never lost a Padlock and I am talking about International flights
And above all, always be Nice they don't hate You
Crazy stuff
You show a passport in checked luggage.... really???
I normally have to take off those coats and everything else- hats etc before going through the scanner
Thanks so much for sharing that! It's really helpful to know about the coats and hats. Your tip will definitely save others some hassle at the scanner. Appreciate you contributing to the community!
Checked luggage feels “done” once you hand it over, but it’s not. Bags get opened and inspected all the time if something looks dense or unusual on the scan. Non-TSA locks getting cut off is more common than travelers think. TSA lock was also cut down once travelling from Toronto to New Delhi. Probably lock was jammed and they couldn't open it with key...and they don't waste a single second.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! Knowing that TSA locks can still get cut really helps set expectations-and might save others from surprises. Appreciate you giving the community this heads-up!
Not only that , there are plenty of thieves working in
" baggage" ! That is well known !! 😮
A handkerchief that's just been used sets off the body scanners because of the heat
Thanks for sharing that! That’s a really interesting detail-definitely something that others might not realize. Appreciate you helping everyone stay prepared!
Actually it’s because the scanners can’t distinguish between snot and plastic explosive. It’s a known fact. Also if you jizz in a gym dock, the scanners often mistake it for drugs. These are things they don’t tell you.
If you see SSSS on your boarding pass you are in trouble. Got it twice after visiting Europe in 2022, both ends up in 24 hours delays.
SSSS stands for Subject of Special Security Screening.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with SSSS! That's really helpful info for other travelers to be aware of, especially about potential delays. Appreciate you sharing!
Sounds like you are not as knowledgeable as you pretend.
@patricasmyth4359 well, I guess nobody knows everything. What's why we are here: share knowledge.
@antoniom1352Not to mention that “rules” change all the time!
Yes, they do watch. My Mom slipped and fell in the ATL airport. Two officers came from out of nowhere in about 2 seconds to help her up. I don’t know where they came from as they weren’t anywhere around when we were walking away from the terminal. We had just landed from Hawaii. It was very early in the morning. The airport wasn’t crowded.
Watch you carry on luggage if you have cash in it. Mine was stolen during check in. I didn’t realize it till I reached my destination. This happened at JFK
I’m convinced. Flying is highly undesirable for a multitude of reasons.
Agreed.
I'm 71 and remember when flying was hassle-free, no scanners, no X-rays, no luggage checks. I don't fly anymore. I take the Bus or Amtrak. If I have to go to Europe, it's on a cruise ship. It takes longer, but what's the rush? I'm retired and enjoy living my Life at my pace.
I have had the scanner flag something at my knees when I was even wearing summer shorts. WTF ! A bag of fresh ground coffee cost me a 25 minute intensive search in Omaha on one trip. How is it possible they are not used to seeing good coffee in carryon ?
I had a tsa approved lock on my checked bag, and they broke it off just the same.
Thanks for sharing your experience! It’s super helpful to know that even TSA-approved locks can get broken sometimes. I’m sure others in the community will appreciate the heads-up!
@PassportProfficial Twice in a row for me
I am going to continue traveling the way I have always,and this is staying vigilant of my surroundings and others
Thanks so much for sharing your approach! Staying vigilant is such a smart way to travel, and your insight could really help others in the community too. Safe travels! 🌍✈️
This is why it's a a horror show for autistics to travel. Eye contact. Be natural. Be relaxed. Nuh uh...ain't happening. Airports are noisy with awful lights and crowds and other obstacles to neurodiverse people.
I can imagine. I get sick travelling. After a trip on the "tilting" train in the UK, when I managed not to be sick on the train itself, I had to stop the taxi driver afterwards to get out and throw up. They must think I'm drunk or on drugs when I come off a flight, often being propped up by a member of the family. It takes a while for my balance to right itself (must be an inner ear problem). In the past I've been horribly, horribly, horribly sick and they still treat you very badly. Now I use an over-the-counter that seems to work, but I've yet to try it on a flight. Not sure if being a little "spaced" is worse when you have to deal with these people. Next time I'm going to carry a sign saying, "I'm Travel Sick - Not Drunk or On Drugs!" going through the airport for all the idiots behind the screens. Otherwise, when I'm not travelling, I am 100% fine. I feel it may actually be down to human prejudice or picking on people if they think they can get away with it - like all bullies do. I think they rarely find anyone with bad intentions. It's all about catching people out "not following the rules" set by an agency and much like the Plandemic, with no rhyme or reason to them. The biggest threat we're up against are the millions and millions of people who do everything they're told without question. This is where our pathetic indoctrination system called "schooling" has gotten us. People are definitely a lot dumber than they once were.
I have the same issue. I get Hydroxizine from the doctor. Its used by fighter pilots. Ive never been sick since.
Dystopian Orwellian society control
I get extra screening 90% of the time.
TSA Approved locks still get cut. They don’t care. I had mine cut
Thank you for sharing your experience. You're right, TSA may cut locks if they need to inspect luggage for security reasons. TSA-approved locks are designed to balance security with access when necessary. We appreciate your input and hope this helps clarify!
I don’t lock my bags anymore. I try not to pack anything that I would miss.
Darn my anxiety excalated in the first 5 min with all this information I had only traveled by plane once as a teen with my mother. Uhhh!! Traveling by plane after this vid will not be on my plans anytime soon or later....😒
Forget ICE, get rid of TSA!!!
Why did the guy miss his important meeting by being delayed by 45 minutes. If it were that important wouldn't he have arrived early??
....... " Carry Documentation, Walk Calmly, Make Normal Eye Contact, Breathe Steadily....and Don't forget to dance the Hokey, Cokey..
BOLLO@@ X !
I used to enjoy traveling. Now I dread it. They changed my itinerary, adding a 24 hour lay over in a foreign country. Don't use Priceline. They can't seem to find a solution to that problem, even tho they tell you to call and do so. I've called numerous times and was told three times that they refunded my money. It's been a month, no refund. Plus they keep $300 service charge.
Why do people fly when they can drive. Drive gasoline powered vehicles only. Less surveillance. Guns save lives!
I tried driving to Jamaica once, but the gasoline engine flooded. I had to shoot it with my gun.
🙋♀️ cool clippy!!
Ikr?!
When my vehicles break down, I don't fall outta the sky! 😅
I have a knee replacement which is scanned and causes a pat down.
Thank you for your comment! Yes, knee replacements can sometimes set off scanners and lead to a pat down at security checks. It's a good idea to carry your medical implant card or a doctor's note to help explain your situation. Stay safe and take care!
I always advise security that I have a hip and knee replacement before actual screening. I also advise them of any prescriptions which are liquid or require a syringe. Very rarely am I put through unnecessary pat downs. As well, I wear no metal jewelry or belt buckles. Anticipate what might trigger attention and be proactive!
I actually wear a skort that actually show this. Still get a pat down
@PassportProfficialmany airports no longer accept medical cards notifying of implants or artificial joints, due to the possibility of forgeries. Even if my husband tells security that he has 2 prosthetic knees and wears shorts so that his knee surgical scars are clearly visible, he is still pulled aside.
Dicas excelentes. Obrigada!
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