Airport Security Basics: What You Need to Take Off When Going Through Airport Security

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I have been binging all of your videos and they are so helpful!! I am leaving for Costa Rica in the morning and it's my first time on a plane I'm a little nervous 😓 Thank you for all of your wonderful tips

[@BenDreamVacations]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words 🙏 I am just happy that you are finding the videos helpful. I wish you the very best experience for your first time on an airplane and I hope everything goes smoothly for you tomorrow. Have a great time in Costa Rica!

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So glad you have been finding the videos helpful! I appreciate you letting me know.

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Sushmita: love yr videos Ben... you are on point (unlike many others) Haven't travelled internationally since 2020 - travelling in 2 wks to Turkey - worried but feeling less stressed when viewing your video - thanks a million ❤👍

[@BenDreamVacations]

Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate it! Safe travels to Turkey!

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I have been looking for this information for some time. And you totally nailed all my questions. Thank you so much

[@BenDreamVacations]

So happy to hear that! Glad the video was helpful to you!

[@googlestinx]

Hello I have hair loss and use a wig with clips to secure. I plan to change these metal clips to plastic clips should that be ok?

[@BenDreamVacations]

Plastic clips will work just fine. You shouldn't have any issues.

[@googlestinx]

@@BenDreamVacations thank you . 10 hour solo flight is stressful enough 😀

[@summer_daze84]

Hi, thanks for the video, very helpful for me who’s going to fly internationally for the first time in a few days. Is it okay if I wear a hoodie jacket (like a half zip sweatshirt) through tsa security, or do we have to take that off to go in the X-ray? Also, I will be bringing some loose change in my carry on suitcase- since that might make the alarm go off, should I keep that in my checked bag instead?

[@BenDreamVacations]

You will have to take off the hoodie or any jackets and sweatshirts that you will be wearing. For loose change, you can just keep it in your carry-on suitcase. I have never had any issues with loose change in my bags. Just make sure none of it is on you when going through security. Have a great first International trip!

[@summer_daze84]

@@BenDreamVacations thanks so much!

[@breeannwalker8309]

Flying for the first time alone for surgery ugh

[@mikkiismyname]

Love your videos. They are detailed and straight to the point. I'll be traveling with a small dslr camera, one small lens, and the rechargeable litihium battery. Will this be ok going through tsa in my backpack? Backpack is all I'm traveling with, and I dont want to take a camera bag.

[@BenDreamVacations]

Thank you! Yes, the camera, lenses and the rechargeable lithium battery are all ok to take through tsa in your backpack. 👍

[@mikkiismyname]

@BenDreamVacations Great, Thanks so much!

[@DChristina]

Great video, thank you! I’m flying with my cousins to my dad’s homeland- I haven’t flown for 15 years. I’ve had a knee & wrist replacement plus steel parts in foot. I’m nervous anyway to fly- hoping it’s not too terrible going through security🙏🏼✈️💕🌿

[@BenDreamVacations]

I am sure you'll do great. Just let the security officers know that you have steel parts in your foot and they will figure out the best way to screen you. Safe travels!

[@NaeNay.]

Can I leave a small bag with cash and ids in a personal bag to go through the scanner?

[@BenDreamVacations]

Yes, you can leave your cash and ID's in your personal bag to go through the scanner.

[@leepagnini6273]

You have a really good video, ... but, ... you didn't mention, moneybelts worn under your clothes. Do these have to come off?

[@BenDreamVacations]

Yes, you will be asked to take it off before going through the body scanner so it's best to keep in your bag when going through security. If have you TSA precheck however, you can keep it on on long as you get one that won't set off the metal detectors.

[@samboriboun2213]

Can you cover what security does when the passenger can not understand english please?.

[@mustafaabdirahman1918]

You should not to take off your watch most watches don't contain a lot of metal e.g plastic or leather band unless IF an officer ask you to remove it. This is crazy

[@mercyp7151]

Hi, I have a question. If I have a wallet that RFID blocking, do I need to place it bare on a tray or can it be inside a bag on the tray? Also, does the tray with my laptop have to contain ONLY the laptop or can I put my Toiletry bag and wallet on top of it? Thanks.

[@BenDreamVacations]

An RFID wallet can just stay in your bag as it goes through the x-ray scanner. Your laptop should be in a bin by itself. They don't like it when you stack items on top of each other in the bins.

[@SeyievinuSusan]

Wat about phone?

[@humbertespina]

If we are wearing HEARING AIDS, DO WE NEED TO TAKE IT OFF?

[@BenDreamVacations]

Ha ha, No, you do not need to take off your hearing aids when going through security.

[@leewainman4928]

Great video info so if I have a normal leather wallet can I keep that on me along with my cash and card in my pocket

[@BenDreamVacations]

You can but you will probably have to hold it in your hand as you are going through the scanner as the don't want anything bulky in your pockets. I usually just take out cash and credit cards and keep that in my pocket and then store my wallet in my bag.

[@kb81ccme15]

What if I'm wearing sandals? Do I need to even take them off? Also, if I have unopened cough drops, do I need add them to the quart size bag? Plus, I have metal rod and plate in my body due to accident, would I need documentation for it?

[@BenDreamVacations]

Sandals do need to be taken off when going through security. For cough drops, as long as they are solid you can just keep those in your bag. And since you have a metal rod and plate in your body, just tell the security officer that you have those items in your body and they will determine the best way to screen you. No documentation is needed.

[@rothellecooke7425]

What about film? Movie film and photography film?

[@BenDreamVacations]

You can ask for a manual inspection of the film instead of exposing it to the x-ray machines.

[@wandaprock1015]

Thanks 👍

[@tataniclovely]

The only thing I don’t like is removing my shoes. Some airports force you to take off shoes. And I don’t like the part putting shoes on the same cloth trays it’s really dirty. They should have separate shoe trays instead.

[@BenDreamVacations]

Agreed! You should look into getting TSA precheck. You won't have to take off your shoes or remove any items out of your carry-on and you can get through security in about 5 minutes usually. Well worth it in my opinion.

[@tataniclovely]

@@BenDreamVacations I don’t mind removing my shoes I was curious why they can have separate trays for shoes only. Sometimes I feel like I’m putting my clean jacket, belt or carry on backpack into a toilet. lol

[@BenDreamVacations]

I think its a good idea but I don't think everyone would be onboard with putting shoes only in a certain bin and it would be one more thing the TSA would have to manage which I think would slow down the security lines.

[@tataniclovely]

@@BenDreamVacations Btw do you know if it’s ok to have shoe tress in check in luggage. Thx

[@BenDreamVacations]

@@tataniclovely Yes, no problem to have a shoe tress in either luggage type.

[@RB-sh5mn]

can I carry 3 wrist watches in my carry-on bag? I want to gift them to my family

[@BenDreamVacations]

Yes, no problem to carry wrist watches in your carry-on.

[@asifm5153]

At Mumbai airport, we had jewelry box which was checked separately by the security, is this common practice?

[@BenDreamVacations]

It is. Security has the right to check any item individually that you take with you through security. It could be that security was unsure of what they were looking at as it went through the scanners and needed to verify the contents inside the box.

[@mcrobielord1503]

Just rock trench coat with nothing underneath go to TSA security

[@user-fg7kk1kn6b]

hello, i will to USA in few months for a work meeting, Can i just ask if i can bring my personal items like stingray shoes and fish skin shoes? Also i wanna bring my python skin coat you see, i dont actually have normal shoes and coats.... im from Philippines

[@BenDreamVacations]

You shouldn't have any problems as long as you are not bringing them in to sell in the US.

[@user-fg7kk1kn6b]

@@BenDreamVacations that is soo great! Thank you very much!!

[@shachiaryan7477]

Can we keep normal wallets with no metal inside personal bag?

[@BenDreamVacations]

Yes, you can just keep your wallet in your personal bag as you are going through security. That is what I do when I go through security.

[@arshpreetsingh6148]

I am taking 2 cell phones as a gift for my family can I keep them in my carry on baggage or I have to take it out

[@BenDreamVacations]

You can keep them in your carry-on bag

[@roxaneagatsuma9844]

What if I have multiple piercings and they are just healing do I have to take them off?

[@BenDreamVacations]

Most piercings will not trigger any alarms when going through security but if it does then you would receive a pat down without having to take them off.

[@alliza258]

What about denture/false tooth with wire, will they detect it inside my mouth?

[@BenDreamVacations]

You shouldn't have any issues with anything related to dental work. They are usually made of material that will not trigger any alarms.

[@alliza258]

@@BenDreamVacations Thank you so much for replying. Very much appreciated ❤️

[@rashidahbarbie1547]

2 days from now,I'm gonna be frying .Thanks for the tips

[@BenDreamVacations]

My pleasure! So glad you are finding the tips helpful! I hope everything goes smoothly for you on your flight.

[@sarahf251]

Do you need to remove gold jewelry? You mentioned most jewelry doesn’t have much metal. Wanted to check!

[@BenDreamVacations]

You shouldn’t have any issues wearing your gold jewelry through security. 👍

[@shachiaryan7477]

Very helpful, bestest video for senior citizens like me

[@BenDreamVacations]

Thank you! I appreciate it. I am glad you found the video helpful.

[@lordteabelly]

Great video and very helpful!! im flying to seattle from uk in sept and ive not flown in over 10yrs so im excited but was nervous about what to pack in hand luggage and what id need to remove for security. Glad you clarify jewellery is ok to wear, as i wear a few rings, bracletts and a chain and ear rings so wasnt sure if i could travel in them or not

[@BenDreamVacations]

Glad you found the video helpful! Safe travels to the US

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

Hi Ben! Thank you so much for this video. I have to go to California in early May for a family thing and I am 74 1/2 years old. No wiggle room on that shoe thing? I'm sure there isn't any wiggle room - the shoe thing is what I hate the most. I'm not thrilled about the RFID deal with my wallet, either. Hopefully, someone will check it manually in my sight. I am the most nervous about that part of this whole thing. Thank you for any feedback you may have for me! 😊 Kathleen

[@BenDreamVacations]

Hi Kathleen. Unfortunately there is not too much wiggle room for having to take off shoes. There are some airports that have more advanced screening technology where you are not required to take off your shoes but for the most part there is no way around it. The good news is that once you turn 75 you can take advantage of special screening where you will not have to take off your shoes or jacket. So you have that to look forward to. You can request to have your RFID wallet checked manually if you rather not keep it in your bag.

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

@@BenDreamVacations Thank you, Ben, that's what I figured....🙄. You said you would have it checked (wallet) if it were you going through TSA so that's what I will try to do. I hope the agents are not unhappy with me for asking for a manual check.

[@BenDreamVacations]

@@kathleenmckeithen118 it depends on the agent. Hopefully you don’t get a grumpy one.

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

@@BenDreamVacations Me, too. I sure am dreading this trip. I don't even like California. I am a Florida girl through and through but my son lives in Fresno and has paid for me to fly out there. Thank you for your help!!!!

[@BenDreamVacations]

@@kathleenmckeithen118 my pleasure Kathleen! Safe travels to California.

[@arianamacklin6410]

Thank you so much, it will be my first time traveling

[@BenDreamVacations]

You’re welcome Ariana! Enjoy your first time traveling!

[@thiccana6222]

if im wearing a smiley pericing do i have to take it out?

[@BenDreamVacations]

If you are able to remove it you should do so. Otherwise, if it sets off an alarm you will be subject to a pat down.

[@austintitus7855]

If you have TSA precheck, you need to do less. Please clarify.

[@BenDreamVacations]

If you have TSA precheck then you will not be required to take anything out of your bag or remove your shoes. You will also just go through a simple metal detector rather than the body scanner. This makes the process much quicker. I can typically get through security in about 5 minutes. I think the most I ever had to wait is 10 minutes at the Atlanta airport.

[@josephcollins6033]

Wonderful! Exactly what I need. Details! I won't be taking my long haul until September, and this is one year old? I hope things won't have changed too much! Thanks!

[@BenDreamVacations]

Nothing has changed much about airport security since the video came out. Some airports have upgraded their scanners which will allow you to keep most of your items in your bag but for most airports you will follow the guidelines in the video.

[@josephcollins6033]

@@BenDreamVacations Thanks so much!

[@hasnabashir6345]

What if your travelling TO the U.S. (from canada)

[@BenDreamVacations]

Canada has very similar rules and regulations for their security process as in the US. There is not really much of a difference between two countries. I think the only difference is that you don't need to take off your shoes when going through security in Canada.

[@LynnDeatherage-q3k]

What about if you have a hip replacement joints .

[@BenDreamVacations]

You will just need to inform the TSA officer that you have hip replacement joints at the time of screening and they will determine the best way to screen you.

[@LynnDeatherage-q3k]

@@BenDreamVacations okay thanks again Lynn Deatherage who lives in Brooklyn Park Minnesota

[@littlegoobie]

re belts made out of plastics and carbon fiber. They do not pass any more. I switched to all plastic belts and convertible pants will all plastic zippers a decade ago for this reason, i get stopped by tsa scanners most of the time now.

[@bzgamer41]

What about a Nintendo 3ds?

[@BenDreamVacations]

If it’s larger than a cell phone then you will have to remove it and place it in a security bin when going through security.

[@rezahassani9367]

Specifications on ticket

[@amanvhora1144]

Do I need to remove my eye powered specs??

[@BenDreamVacations]

Are they electronic or battery powered in any way?

[@amanvhora1144]

@@BenDreamVacations no.

[@BenDreamVacations]

@@amanvhora1144 Then you should be able to wear your specs through security without having to take them off.

[@deltablue3380]

Also make sure you lock your bags and luggage with a non tsa lock because they steal

[@timpapantony7303]

I was so mad on my last flight out of Newark, NJ when they cut open my 2 TSA compliant locks and broke 2 wheels on my suitcases, plus opened some plastic boxes and broke the hinges!!!! Grrr!😡

[@inter_1097]

what about regular over ear headphones?

[@BenDreamVacations]

Over the ear headphones larger than a cell phone will need to be taken out of your bag and placed in a bin.

[@tumbler1025]

just insane. no way am I doing this. afraid I just never will fly again. not that it is any great loss

[@andrewsmith9174]

What I dislike about these videos is that there never is a simple disclaimer: NOTHING STAYS THE SAME, THE RULES CHANGE, DEAL WITH IT. You want to really get through security fast? Take off the jewelry, watches, earbuds, headphones, your house keys, and loose change and just put it all in your bag. The only electronics they want out are laptops (sometimes tablets, just ask). Get off your phone and pay attention. Wear shoes that come off and on easy. Just take the belt off. No jackets or hats. Put it all in a bin and move along. You can take out all your distractions when you get through and get out of my way. Seriously, the only time I’ve not been at the point of my bin coming out of the scanner is because some idiot did not do these simple things and I had to wait for them to stop holding up the entire airport with their stupidity. Yeah, it sounds harsh, but if you are flying you should already have read the rules and been watching everyone else ahead of you. It’s not hard to get through this quickly. I’ve done it dozens of times without ever having an issue.

[@rezahassani9367]

You can teach the details on the ticket ❤

[@BenDreamVacations]

I have a video on that 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnvHdKeLjruEobc

[@Stevenfrijol]

Can I keep my wallet in backpack?

[@BenDreamVacations]

Yes, keep your wallet in your backpack. That’s what I do 👍

[@Stevenfrijol]

I am leaving in June, with a Laptop, kindle, cameras and some loose batteries, do I need to take all of them out?

[@BenDreamVacations]

The batteries can stay in your bag but any electronics larger than a cell phone will need to be taken out and placed in a bin.

[@adele3ngo832]

@@BenDreamVacations hi Mr. Ben. Thanks very much for this vidéo. Can someone Travel with several soaps(bar) like 6 ? And 1 liter of liquid bathing soap manufactured in China? Can soap and bathing soaps contain metal? How about travelling with jewelry in the checked in luggage? Thanks for answering

[@BenDreamVacations]

@@adele3ngo832 you can take solid bars of soap with no problem. Liquid bathing soap would have to be packed in checked luggage only. I could be wrong but I don’t think there is any metal in soaps but if think there is pack them in your checked luggage as well. Jewelry is ok to pack in any type of luggage.

[@deeoliver3026]

@@BenDreamVacations can your phone, camera, and battery power bank all go in the same container?

[@BenDreamVacations]

@@deeoliver3026 only electronics larger than a cell phone need to go in the bins. But for all other electronics, as long as they are not stacked on each other they can all go in the same bin.

[@ahmadaljamaan9704]

What about swords knifes or bows and arrows?

[@BenDreamVacations]

Those need to be packed in a checked and must be wrapped up.

[@Dancelover523]

I'm

[@survivoreveryday]

Do i have to take off my sweatshirt or hoodie?

[@BenDreamVacations]

If it's thin enough then no, otherwise you will be asked to take it off.

[@akrambegum1313]

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[@letmetellit4829]

hats can or can’t be worn?

[@BenDreamVacations]

You will be asked to remove your hat when going through the scanners but other than that you can wear a hat.

[@JohnSmith-bz9be]

Cheers!

[@BenDreamVacations]

Thanks John! I am glad you are finding the videos helpful!