Do NOT Make These TSA Line MISTAKES (11 Must-Know Airport Security Tips)

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[@ProjectUntethered]

Hit the SUBSCRIBE button to get all the new travel hacks I discover to travel smarter for less 😎 By the way, do you follow these rules when you travel? What did I miss? 👇Leave a comment with the worst TSA experience (or your best tips) to help other travelers!

[@Cage183]

You have great videos, been watching for years & they will help me if I ever fly again. I enjoy learning it all just because I'm always eager to always ask "What are the rules, what are the policies?" I been enjoying old episodes of an old reality show called "Airline" which was a reality show around "Southwest Airlines". The show is on KZbin now, maybe the Mrs & yourself can do different kind of videos of reacting to the show. Pausing the show, then look into the camera & tell us the audience of similar situations you been in or just talk about how mistaken a customer was as you 2 hopefully enjoy the show. Along continuing to give us advice & tell stories😊 Keep up the great work. And if I can just give you a little advice. Don't have photos like that of the Mrs on your phone. I'm personally had a compromising feeling when you mentioned that & I feel for you. I'm very protective myself. Take care, God Bless

[@ProjectUntethered]

Wow I hadn’t heard of that show before, we’re totally going to check it out. And that is a really unique video idea, I love it! Haha yeah you’re definitely right about the photos. Better safe than sorry!

[@Cage183]

Our Queens are so precious @@ProjectUntethered Wait till you have a Princess, guiding her through life, preparing her for the time she is to take her Throne as Queen. Life, we are in this together😉 We have a duty to those who bring life into this world.

[@user-wz9qf2nd5l]

One more. Even though you may be with friends going to a fun destination, do not talk or be laughing or joking around in line. Be quiet. You can talk and have a conversation. As you near the actual check point, be quiet and listen.

[@charlenevarada--Stargazer]

Years ago when TSA first started to scan--I had an incident concerning my fake knee & plates in my back(ALL metal!)! No kidding, they wanted me to put them on the conveyor belt for scanning! I told them: "I would if I could!" We all had a good laugh! Lol!

[@ProjectUntethered]

😂😂😂

[@Cdnl4927]

Lol. So TSA would need a medical license too, I guess, to perform surgeries at the airport. 😂

[@timmc8666]

Keep in mind that some TSA agents are thieves. So, be cautious. I once put a nice Omega watch into the bin. I don’t normally wear a watch, and I left it behind at the checkpoint. It was only a day trip from LAX to LAS. When I reached LAS, I called the security checkpoint in Los Angeles and spoke to a TSA agent who told me she had my watch in her hand. I could pick it up from airport security upon my return that evening. I never saw the watch again. Airport security had no record of its being turned in. TSA had no record. My mistake, besides leaving my watch behind, was not getting the name of the TSA person I spoke with. So, always remember that some TSA people will steal from you, if they see a fun opportunity to take something of value. Protect yourself by putting all valuables into backpacks, etc.

[@damotravelling]

Another great video. The tip about valuables loose in the tray is excellent and I wish more people would understand that just because you're in an area called Security, doesn't mean your belongings are safe. I long ago stopped displaying my valuable items. Keep up the amazing vids

[@ProjectUntethered]

Thanks so much! Have you had any unpleasant experiences with airport security?

[@slamsen9727]

I do the same thing. While in line, i place all loose items inside my bag, zipper on my side or backpack zippered side down so no one can open them and dont let go of the bin until i push it inside the machine.

[@formeremployee326]

Don’t push your bins thru the machine too soon. You can be purposely held up and your things stolen after the metal detector. There are videos of TSA stealing from bag pockets while in line.

[@ProjectUntethered]

That’s a great tip! Not too soon and not too early is the key 🤓

[@vladimiradoshev5310]

how can they get away with that? there are dozens of cameras in the area. and the passenger will most likely realise it in a couple of minutes

[@MrVenona]

@@vladimiradoshev5310 The cameras are there to catch terrorists, not thieves. The TSA *does not* care if you are victimized.

[@everest867]

​@@MrVenonacriminal country? 😂

[@Cdnl4927]

@@vladimiradoshev5310it just does happen. You’d think you would notice, but there is so much going on and you can’t keep an eye on your stuff the whole time, especially when going through body scanner since your back is turned most of the time from your stuff. Basically, it does happen, whether it’s TSA staff or a passenger taking advantage of a moment.

[@Acteaon]

2:36 “while security is feeling me up” 😂 great line.

[@ProjectUntethered]

🤣🤣🤣

[@carollewis3912]

That happened to me. They ask if I wanted to go to a private area. I said no. I'll stay here with witnesses. I ask them what brought this excessive search on? An ice pack in my son's lunch kit had melted.

[@mikebiggs798]

Great pointers!! These will be helpful.....thank you.

[@ballain1]

If you do end up in a full body scanner unsuspectly (kinda a tube you stand in while a machine turn around you) and you have anyting in your pockets (even papers) they will ask you to raise your hands, take whatever you have in your pockets, paper and all and keep them in your raised hands. otherwise it will scan and you will most likely have additionnal checks.

[@lche0728]

Thanks for sharing these tips.

[@shrs.3448]

You are so resourceful and your sharings are so to the point and practical. Glad to find you on KZbin. All non-frequent travelers should subscribe to you. Thank you again.

[@williamaungleyraud]

Don't think only other passengers have sticky fingers on your valuables, TSA officers have been getting caught time and time again stealing passengers goods, money, jewelry, electronics, etc. Whatever you have with zippers, backpacks, bags, Fannie packs, purses, make sure it has 2 zippers and/or a way to lock it to keep temped fingers away from your stuff. Most of the times TSA officers got caught stealing they worked in pairs, one pretents to fix your items prior to going into the x-ray and while you're distracted getting yourself x-rayed, the other one gets your goods after the your tray comes out before you have a chance to see anything. This technique is used by most thieves and pickpockets, someone will distract you, while the other one will get his slippery hands on your belongings. Keep your eyes open, airport security sees thousands of not hundreds of thousands of dollars rolling through everyday, and unfortunately some of those offices can't just let the opportunity pass.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Wow that is just shameful! Have you had any uncomfortable experiences with airport security?

[@williamaungleyraud]

@@ProjectUntethered aside having nail cutters and multi-tools taken away (my fault for forgetting them with me) my power bank tend to catch attention every time, it is within tsa legal capacity, but it has an outlet inverter on one of its sides which puzzles less than technological officers. The other catch is being a dual passport holder, I've had less than stellar to very disgusting interactions with airport security based on which nationality my passport displayed. There are times that having dual citizenship can let you off situations, but the opposite is also true. Then it comes the questioning regarding my gear, I'm a camera enthusiast, so I carry lots of lenses, and accessories, so sometimes I get asked twice weather my trip is is business or not. One thing that at times can be really challenging is when is comes to displaying acts of religiosity, I always try to use prayer rooms when available, but people still are downright discriminating, and I get several micro aggressions, from TSA standing nearby when I'm praying or when people get up from their seats to simply having to stand away from just because I quietly read my travel size Quran. Most of the times my interactions with airport security are just fine, nothing out of the expected by any other traveler, are the times that things don't go quite right that hurt. 😎👍

[@ProjectUntethered]

@williamaungleyraud wow I never thought that having a 2nd passport would cause problems! Do you have to show both passports? Or can you just use whichever one will get you better treatment (it sucks that the world works this way 😣)

[@williamaungleyraud]

@@ProjectUntethered well you need to be careful having 2 passports because although legal, they can land you in hot waters when used in the wrong way by accident. I wouldn't want to present my brazilian passport while entering the US, or my US passport while entering in Brazil. That's a easy way to spend a few hours with immigration detectives, to perhaps a night in airport jail until things get clear. Other countries are even more severe where they might jail you first and then you may get a chance to explain yourself later in court. You always want to enter and leave while presenting the same passport to immigration officers, I remember this youtuber that entered Italy with his Italian passport but while leaving he accidentally gave his other passport and raised some serious red flags, he got investigated by the equivalent of the Italian FBI to find out who he was, how long he stayed in Italy and for what purpose he went there, was he a spy? So it was a lot of unnecessary hustle just by simply handing out the wrong passport. I my case, while visiting Japan with my wife many years ago, we got laughed at while requesting a simple transit visa for walking around outside the airport while waiting for our next flight. We were taken to next level security and again treated as illegal immigrants, they counted our money, they got notes of our belongings, then a higher up officer was sent to let us know that I would be allowed in, but my wife wouldn't because of her Southeast Asian passport. When we flashed our American greencards the officer immediately apologized, stamped our passports on the spot and off we went. After we both became citizens with an American passport certain destinations got a lot easier. Where the opposite is true, is that if you ever find yourself in a situation where Americans aren't supper appreciated, or unwanted, or you feel some crook police will hang on to you passport until you pay a bribe, having the sacrificial passport may go a long way. Better to sacrifice a copy of a passport, but when no other choice is available then I'd rather sacrifice the one I use the least for a particular destination. I've never been to a place where presenting myself as an American has ever been dangerous due to hate, but dangerous due to crime yes. Especially if you've ever been to many places in central and south America (which I know you have 😁) when you show that gringo passport immediately some people will look at you as a walking talking ATM 🏧 machine. Even out of the americas there are places you better not show that US passport until otherwise needed. We hear people getting targeted in places like in India, Thailand, Philippines throughout Asia, and definitely in African destinations, or many different places thought Europe. Now being able to flash that second passport can sometimes get you out for free, crook police officers or straight out thieves don't expect people of less known nationalities to be able or willing to pay a bribe or have much in term of valuables to hand over. In conclusion, having that second passport can be a blessing for when times call for it, but if used accidentally in the wrong way it can be a major curse in the hiding. Lol sorry to the long comments, I'm unfortunately not a person of a few words, and good 90% of the times when writing comments I'm either half asleep or half awake, so a lot of typos slip through along with some bad grammar with a cherry of poor keyboard autocorrection 🤣🤣🤣

[@firecat-dy9go]

I had jewelry stolen from me by TSA at MCO (Orlando)

[@dianashelton1371]

I had to laugh when you were describing “being felt up”, my husband also has to go through manual and I also grab all his items. He was told once, “ if someone asks for a Pat Down, they probably don’t need on”, so true.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Hahaha sounds like he’s lucky to have you as a travel partner!

[@AviantoMr]

Thank you very much for sharing your valuable knowledge and experience, also for your teaching us how to prepare all thing for each step of checking points. May God Bless you forever.

[@sdophoto1405]

Great tips. Especially putting your stuff away while you go through security.

[@ProjectUntethered]

It definitely streamlines the process a bit and protects your stuff! :-) thanks for the kind words!

[@mentonerodominicano]

That gift wrap thing is so true. One time a family member packed a bottle of rum (which is fine), but wrapped it around some shopping bag and cardboard that I guess was too concealing for the security scanners. What annoyed me the most is that it was in a checked bag that we had wrapped up in plastic because it was weak and old, so they called us from the gate to deal with this stupidity and when we got to our destination the bottle had broken and spilled rum all over the place...

[@ProjectUntethered]

Ahhh no! That is so annoying 😤😤

[@caiishazain1549]

Can I put my vitamin c oil in the luggage or am I have to wrap

[@rosaflorsison6270]

New Subscribers, thank you for the important reminders at the airport , before my flight🌹

[@ProjectUntethered]

I'm honored to have you as a subscriber! 🥳❤️

[@ronaldoago-go5907]

Valuable tips!..many of these are on my list and i keep the breakdown info handy so i remember ..mainly for which items need to be accessible for tsa or for in flight. I use flimsy zipties on my bags coz i only want to know if it's been opened, not trying to keep anyone out. Impossible anyway. I love having all my tray items including keys phones and wallet in an ugly fanypack i just throw it in the tray and I'm fine

[@ProjectUntethered]

Sounds like we do things almost exactly the same - great minds think alike! 😇

[@glennr9913]

We just enrolled in Global Entry. I'm looking forward to seeing how much easier it will be.

[@ano070602]

Going threw the TSA with a disability is horrible. They act like you are trying to take the airport down.

[@cindywhy2342]

Or as a woman 😅 I've been patted down for wearing an empire waist sun dress. They told me they had to make sure I wasn't hiding anything. Me: Only my belly. This April my period underwear set off the scanner and I got a patdown, down there. And on the return trip, I got pat down again because of my side pocket zipper (I was wearing fitted joggers). Meanwhile, my friend walked right on through the same airport with a utility knife he forgot in his back pocket. 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️😭

[@jamesfiddes9261]

Brilliant video thanks 😊

[@ProjectUntethered]

Glad you enjoyed it! :-)

[@maygonz6729]

Great helpful video

[@carefulconsumer8682]

All great tips. My brother or I are taking our Dad to Thailand for some dental work this summer since it's much cheaper there and just as good as USA. So your tips will come in handy to minimize the hassle.

[@gotham61]

I once completely forgot about three large drink bottles I had in my carry on, and breezed through security at Munich Airport without them alerting to it. We're talking about a couple of liters. I was dumbfounded when I realized it after heading to the gate.

[@jldisme]

Great idea on sending your travel companion ahead to grab stuff off the belt for you. I'm in a wheelchair (I have MS), so me AND my chair always have to have swabs and pat downs. So don't feel envious when I skip the line. You will likely get through much faster than me.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Going through TSA in a wheelchair does not sound like fun at all. You’re very brave!

[@travisfriedland9346]

I hope you get better soon

[@jldisme]

@@travisfriedland9346 Thank you!

[@rickylee6129]

Excellent VIDEO 😊. New Subscriber 👍

[@nathanielblessing2438]

Great video❤

[@formeremployee326]

I have ExOfficio lightweight puffy jackets and vests that have an inside pocket across the lower back. Turn the pocket inside out. The entire garment stuffs into that pocket and there are velcro tabs at both ends so it wraps around my neck as a travel pillow. I only have a carryon rolling back and under seat bag. I can put my entire jacket around my neck and not look like I’m carrying as much.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Woah that is next level! Can you add a link for it so other people can find it if they’re interested?

[@formeremployee326]

Sorry! I checked online and can’t find the jackets. Possibly on ebay or other seller of second hand. One of mine is second hand. @@ProjectUntethered

[@VeeSuccessful]

I have to walkthrough airport type metal detectors everyday at work and have my bag checked. So I feel like I'm somewhat prepared.

[@britney7034]

Hi thank you for such an informative video! Can a small 200gram metal can of fish be put in the luggage to check in? Or will they detect metal despite it being in the checked luggage and destroy everything by searching for it?

[@bobjacobson858]

I have lace shoes, but I always untie them when I get into the security line (or even before if it is a short line) so I can slip them off easily. I can always find a seat after clearing security to retie them.

[@Tom-sg4iv]

You and definitely record the security checkpoint. It is specified on the TSA website. Many 1A auditors do that.

[@MrVenona]

And many auditors have been hassled by the TSA and cops for filming. Never assume cops know the law...they probably don't.

[@everythingwithlarqueen4035]

So I can leave my wallet and cellphone in my purse and just put my whole purse in the bin?

[@MrHmjg]

just noticed you. great videos without looong introductions.

[@prometheanevent]

There’s nothing more annoying and despicable than a bureaucrat with power.

[@syedfawaz8090]

Nice Video. Btw What airport is this? Thanks

[@jacobuszwanenburg1629]

Working up in northern Canada the same security crap. A good laugh A guy didn’t wash his clothes and took all dirty clothing home to wash. His underwear on top for security to dig through !!!! Loved it , the look on thier faces and covering their faces poking through his ginch.

[@bobbastian760]

In Prague recently I took a 1 litre bottle of water through security - they now scan the water, it was wild.

[@CrisGarcia6]

When I comes with boarding pass and travel docs, can you bring or pass port or go through immigration if travel domestically such as going from one state to another state?

[@benalexender3046]

Thanks

[@vk1pe]

I am an Amateur Radio Operator and, at an airport in the Middle East, I was told AFTER sending my checked bag that a handheld radio should have been in there. (BUT... Check battery regulations!) It was several hours of hmmmm....

[@NewYasmine-nl9jq]

You're hilarious, i love you 😂

[@BradGrayable]

That secondary search happened to me in Korea. I'm not entirely sure why. I always check a bag and then take a super tiny backpack with me on the plane. Literally, it's big enough for extra underwear, a neck pillow, a snack, and toothbrush/toothpaste. I'm not entirely sure what prompted the extra search unless my carry on backpack does look too tiny for me 🤣, but it really was painless at the airport in South Korea.

[@ProjectUntethered]

I’m glad it wasn’t so bad!

[@vladimiradoshev5310]

if everybody complained about this that they dont like it they would be force to do something with that. we just allowed them to harass us, gave up our rights.

[@slamsen9727]

4Ss on boarding pass. Happened to me twice travelling from middle east to LA. My dad was in ICU then so it was a last minute ticket purchase. Second time, when my dad died. They opened and searched all my bags, patted me down, swabbed everything incl my clothes and shoes. Terrifying experience. Someone told me that it could be the last minute ticket purchase or the earliest to check in.

[@cavgrey8]

@@slamsen9727Did your ticket have SSSS or ZZZZ?

[@yooleemooleecrafts]

How do you pack chocolate bars or maple syrup (in small bottles) in checked bag without the risk of getting inspected? I have packed my chocolate bars and little bottles of maple syrup for gifts in individual paper and bubble wraps and put them in small cardboard for my incoming international flight. Do you think they will open my checked luggage? Thanks

[@november132]

I've heard absolutely vile things about TSA and this video seems to just scratch the surface.

[@angelatapia3813]

Thank you! I haven’t been on a plane in over 30 years going to Cabo and wanna take a sun hat. Can I just carry it in my hand?

[@ajc-ff5cm]

1) TSA Pre-Check is a life saver. You dont have to remove liquids or computers. 2) Be ready when you enter the checkpoint- bags, clothes, belts, ID, the works. Look like you know what youre doing. 3) If youre a hiker/camper/sportsman like I am, double check for things like knives or ammunition - id been missing one of my good hiking knives for a few months and a nice TSA guy found it. "I wondered where that went." Funnily, that wasnt my first trip through a checkpoint with that item so someone missed it before. It was a good knife too.

[@mattgilmeister8118]

Not true about not having to remove liquids with Precheck. You still have to remove liquids

[@tomtom8786]

@@mattgilmeister8118you are wrong. I have TSA precheck and I never remove liquids! I travel a lot

[@TheRAMBO9191]

Getting a full body cavity search comment was hilarious 🤣

[@ProjectUntethered]

😮‍💨

[@richlebrocq]

In Australia we only have have the liquid rule for international flights. With domestic flights normally fine with it. Like I’ve been on flights with a full drink bottle etc they had zero issues

[@war-painter]

I totally freak out going through security! Leaving my valuables drives me nuts and I too have implants with metal so they have to pat me down. Luckily I travel with my husband and son but they get so distracted with their darn BELTS/ shoes and rubbish that I have to yell at them in the commotion to keep track of my stuff while I’m getting patted down. Meanwhile hundreds of people are rushing past and I’m screaming at the top of my lungs telling my guys to focus.

[@mireyamacias4444]

Hi , wanted to ask what backpacks do you use for personal bag only ?

[@ProjectUntethered]

The black one I use is the Aer Go Pack 2 (I love it, but it's a bit pricey). Day has a cheaper one that also fits a lot and has lasted for several years - amzn.to/3tk4kRX (affiliate link)

[@Petra44YT]

Always have your towel with you, eh? 🤣

[@melaniexoxo]

I have metal pins in my knee from a broken patella. I hope I dont stress out and forget to tell them

[@trainsplanesandotherthings5187]

TSA is such a "Security Theater" ... I'm a business traveler and what passes at one airport another doesn't.... That taking off your shoe thing what a load or crock... During Christmas time at Denver Airport the line was so long it stretched out to baggage claim... To get the line moving everyone got to keep their shoes on and walked though TSA... That was 1000's of passengers in a day.. Same with metal detectors at TSA Pre-check... wearing the same clothes & shoes some airports would go off and some would not...

[@TheRAMBO9191]

Crazy. Just imagine the headache of explaination if one of those 1000 people truely had a bomb device in their shoe 🤣

[@Macygal]

Flew to Newark in October, my husband accidentally packed his toothpaste. It got tosses by TSA. On the way home, my son had a 16 ounce waxed cup full of cannoli cream, covered with a top and packing tape. It made it home for his girlfriend, no logic!

[@susanf6230]

Great video reminders and info, especially TSA thieves, that’s something I don’t think about. 👍🏼 Some are common sense but always good to remember before a trip. I was using tiny carabiners on my carry on and checked luggage, has a tiny flip thing to lock it. On my last trip I switched to TSA key locks. Fortunately I didn’t have a problem (to and from Spain, from US). Am disappointed to hear that TSA agents (or some agents) don’t actually have keys for them. Good to know. Will pack some plastic zip ties as back up in case the locks are busted.

[@tomtom8786]

If u r a business traveller u should get tsa precheck or global entry. It can get u thru tsa in mins

[@mattjw16]

2:45 They actually aren’t allowed to that in the US. Courts have ruled that going through phones are considered to be a search and is protected under the 4th Amendment. However, since his experience did not take place in the US, I am not familiar with what the laws are there.

[@missims1003]

I was having a meltdown a little bit before going through security I forgot why but I’m on the Autism spectrum and the security made me go through the metal detector and gave me a pat down which I never had a pat down before it was uncomfortable I guess they thought I was hiding something when I wasn’t. I think I was scared of something or was uncomfortable on the noises .

[@ProjectUntethered]

They certainly are known for making people uncomfortable, so it wasn’t just you!

[@CZpersi]

Autistic people struggle with airport security. Many standard autistic behaviors are considered suspicious by security.

[@war-painter]

Sometimes they pick you out if you appear “visibly nervous or sweating”. I know they nabbed my husband in Hawaii cause we were late on a connection and had to walk/run a long way in Honolulu Airport and it was very humid and he was really sweating.

[@gohjoanne82]

Hi , wonder which travel insurance company will you recommend.

[@ProjectUntethered]

It really depends on your specific circumstances (age, what type of traveler you are, etc.), but this is the affordable one we use that has covered me for multiple surgieries abroad: bit.ly/3xlZiU2 (affiliate link 🤓)

[@YouTuberMe68]

So I have my printed out evisa and printed out insurance already packed in my bag in a folder. Will this come up as suspicious going through the xray? Will tsa need to see this or just boarding pass and passport. Thanks..also this is my first flight and its longhaul

[@ProjectUntethered]

They may ask to see your passport and boarding pass right before you enter the security area. But once you are in the security area waiting in line, you can pack everything up (in an easy access place for when you board your flight later on). I wouldn’t take the papers through the xray in your hands, better to put them in an easy access pocket or fanny pack and send them through in the bins. Also good luck on your first long haul! Make sure to check out the video I recommend at the end of this video, it’s full of good long flight tips! 😇

[@CPWHUNTERGUY]

Buddy, am captivated by your beautiful eyes, just heard you wife for references. Happy 4 U, my heart is 😢😂 🙌TY4🔗

[@ashleysicard7246]

So i can leave my phone in my small purse or jacket pocket? So id only have shoes, jacket, bag, and liquids out in bins ?

[@houserhythm]

I've only ever flown between EU countries (but at the security check they never asked where I'm going, or checked my ticket, so I could have flown anywhere). Never had to take off my shoes. Never put my liquids in a bag and sometimes they just let me through, other times they gave me a bag and asked very kindly that I put them in it. TSA has a pretty bad rep internaitonally, even with people who never interacted with them. Over here they are just another public servant, most times they are kind/friendly (I've even ocationally had a short chat with them) or at worst they are indifferent. Oh and do you guys still have to have printed boarding passes? I haven't had one in the last 5 years, always digital. And there are just the standard fields (name, flight, seat etc.) and a barcode, so the SSSS thing wouldn't show up anywhere.

[@Lanon0987654321]

There is digital passes but sometimes you needed the physical boarding pass

[@vladimiradoshev5310]

the problem is you guys don't complain about the TSA. you can do it as a US citizen, you have a right to complain and state that you don't like it.

[@ballain1]

If you do get Selected for the First class SSSS Traitment, usually online check-in will be blocked off for you and you will get a message to see a gate agent (which will issue you a physical boarding pass) at least for me thats how it went, all other flight I could get a digital pass on my phone, but on that occassion, It wouldnt process it.

[@houserhythm]

@@ballain1 as I said, I suspect it works differently in EU, since the people at the security check have no idea who you are or where you're going when they scan you/your bags. I also never heard anyone mention that this would be a thing (between friends, colleagues, people I've talked to on planes, or overheard conversations). I assume they could waive it if it were to happen forcibly, but also we get to pay an extra fee for checking in physically at the airport, as opposed to online. That's why almost nobody does it and printed passes are all but gone.

[@Born2TeachAndGrow]

Is it okay to go through the detector wearing your Apple Watch and stud earrings?

[@SandyS.787]

In pre-9/11 days I took a Christmas gift in my carry-on, took it out on the plane and wrapped it with paper and tape that were also in the carry-on. I felt crunchy. Could that still work?

[@julienb5815]

1:22 I'm a bit surprised by that. Everywhere I've flown so far, I had to have my liquids in a plastic bag. With the notable exception of FCO, where they have brand new baggage scanners and, as far as I remember, let you keep everything in your backpack or trolley (both liquids and computers). It's usually not a huge deal if your liquids are not in said plastic bag though, as everywhere I've been the staff could just provide you with a bag. But you *will* end up packing your liquids in that bag, and sometimes it can be tricky. For instance the plastic bags provided by CPH are smaller than the usual ones, and security at CPH is particularly bitchy about liquid medications (they totally refused that I kept my medication outside of my liquid bag, something I've never seen at any other airport, they didn't even want to look at the prescription, which I had, and said I could just by a new one - so environment-friendly these Danish)

[@vladimiradoshev5310]

Danish, not Dutch

[@julienb5815]

@@vladimiradoshev5310 Oops, well spotted, I edited, thanks

[@pinkfreud62]

I have a titanium hip & get the full body scan. They never feel me up.

[@vikkinovak5114]

I am a 75 year old lady. I have gotten the SSSS on my boarding pass... 3 times in 2 years! I was told the SSSS was a computer random choice. I dont think so.

[@ProjectUntethered]

That seems like more than a coincidence! Have any ideas about why they keep giving it to you?

[@sparklesl6391]

Happens alot if you buy a one way ticket too..

[@vikkinovak5114]

I have no idea why I keep getting ssss on my boarding pass. I worked as an RN for 45 years. Lived in the same house 40 years. No tickets or violations but because I'm now retired , I like to travel. That's when all the SSSS started to appear.

[@ballain1]

@@vikkinovak5114 if you do think you have been targeted unfairly, try to see if your country have a regress number systeme, they do in NA and basically you call in your case with immigration and flight. 3 times in 2 years don't seem a lot unless you tell me you have traveled,, 3 times

[@J123G]

Same here. I frequently get SSSS'd. Not sure why but I am x-military with security clearances. It's a PIA.

[@philipdouglas5911]

There are big changes coming re liquids as new scanners will make the 100mlrule redundant and there will be no need to take electricals out of your bag. Airport security in the US is way heaver than it need be. Flown many times mainly in Europe but also in Asia and these issues have never had to cross my mind. Always found security polite and efficient even if they had to do a check because of the number of device cables being carried. They have certainly never behaved like TSA agents with bag contents. TSA are just plain rude and enjoy the power that their job gives them. The SSSS search is a horrible experience and for travellers using pre clearance at say Dublin it is not a good introduction to the country. Certainly an ordeal that can put people off a repeat visit. No other country that I am aware of uses it and speaks of American paranoia.

[@rfrover]

I take it that you’ve never been through Manila airport 😂

[@philipdouglas5911]

@@rfrover Its not in my part of the world so no.

[@mjs90201]

I just purchased a plastic zipperless suitcase with TSA-approved locks. Might TSA agents try to smash through the polycarbonate shell rather than find their master key?🤨

[@christopherwallace6735]

is it advisable to carry small bottle of water in my travelling bags when traveling to the US 🇺🇸...

[@sexygeek8996]

unnecessary weight and space

[@susanhansell3435]

I saw a video where the TSA agents were doing the stealing. Zip everything up,make it hard for them.

[@user-sq6sj7wq3m]

Found a ticket tel Aviv to dallas, $1,000.00? Is that good? What if I find a travel partner online? Thanks

[@Charlotte13118]

Now this is a hoopy frood who knows where his towel is 😂

[@fargosnow994]

A long time ago I man took out insurance on his mother and gave her a wrapped present to take with her to open when she got to her destination. It was a bomb.

[@shavbobster33]

The TSA is random on how strict on what valuables can go through inside of bags or not. So fist listen to the TSA agent on what goes where so your bag doesn`t get searched, or sometimes they will have to run your laptop or whatever they find back through the scanner.

[@PotatoRevan]

I walk on crutches any advice for going threw security bc when i have to be scanned i get very weak and floppy i rely on the crutches to walk

[@ProjectUntethered]

That’s a good question, I think the security agent should be able to help you!

[@PotatoRevan]

@@ProjectUntetheredwhen i went threw chicago they took my crutches had them scanned it was a mess i ended up face planting they gave me 2 cheap crappy cains some old man left behind

[@ProjectUntethered]

@PotatoRevan that sounds horrible! I can’t believe they don’t offer a better system for people who need help walking 😤

[@markylon]

Padlocks are pointless on Zipped Bags, a Biro Pen can stab through the zip in 5 seconds, then they can slide the zip back and it's sealed and you'll be none the wiser.

[@tingmascardo6629]

Sir where is your link for travel insurance

[@ProjectUntethered]

Should be in the video description somewhere 🤓

[@TK-cl1jm]

Are you supposed to take your liquids bag out and put in bin? I have not done this.

[@bobbastian760]

The easy way to not have your checked bag searched or stolen from, is not have a checked bag :DDD Hand luggage only guys, the only way to travel in almost all scenarios (apart from maybe sports requiring large bags)

[@remirez2k3]

like yourself anytime i fly i tend to have to get patdowns due to having breast implants, i have no clue why they set off the big machines but happens literally every time i go through

[@landons2k907]

What about a 100ml cologne bottle or aftershave?

[@ProjectUntethered]

I haven’t had any problems but if you’re ever unsure about anything, you can always shoot the TSA a tweet or FB message!

[@DanielGruber-gt3mk]

TSA should be made accountable and pay compensation for damaging a bag despite it having an approved TSA lock and not using the keys

[@sherrytolbird7983]

I had a hot flash while in tsa line which got me investigated because of sweating!!

[@ProjectUntethered]

Oh boy! Did they ask you why you were swearing so much?

[@war-painter]

Sweating is a big no-no. That will get you pulled every time. When in humid Hawaii, do. Not. Run. At the airport!

[@vilmaramos2348]

Can you tell me what year was that because I used my camera on my phone? I'd record every time I go to the airport and nothing happens and once I go through TSA checkpoint. When I pick up my stuff. Can I put my shoes on? I turn on the phone and I just keep on walking. They don't stop me I'm allowed to record. Is your jurisdiction to record If they told you no you could Sue them because it's a public place not a private place.

[@arturick673]

He specified that it happened in Morocco.

[@luxpursuits]

Bandaranaike airport?

[@Elevatorboy886]

I have clear and pre check

[@coziii.1829]

Just carry on avoid the luggage carousel

[@GrilledTofu]

I’ve had my toothpaste taken in Cancun ❤

[@michaelvojkovic671]

Living in Switzerland and never cant happend somebody would still something in airport .but I do understand in countries like Marocco in airport can be your belongings away in a minute .

[@war-painter]

TSA is in the good ol USA

[@dangermandave67]

I'm not looking forward to going through TSA with my amateur radio transceiver and its LiFePO4 battery. I don't want to put these in my checked luggage - the radio is worth a few hundred $ and the battery shouldn't go in the hold. I'm betting that these items are going to trigger some crap. Not much I can do about it, other than leaving it at home.

[@pg618]

I often carry a small pair of scissors but I always pack them on the very top because they always question it and I want it to be accessed easily and quickly. Also I carry several things of maximum liquid allowance, one bag in each carry on, they do not know whose bags belong to who as they go through the x-ray machine. Also I often get on the plane with four carry-ons, one the luggage that goes overhead, two personal item, three medical equipment bag that is exempt and four is my jacket in a bag. They often question then they pass.

[@ProjectUntethered]

What do you use the scissors for? And that’s a clever idea to pack liquids in different bags, love that!

[@michaels3003]

​@@ProjectUntethered, I used them before to remove luggage tags after landing.

[@visitingfromsantafe1329]

I've not been allowed to take small rounded tip travel scissors with rounded tips. Confiscated.

[@ProjectUntethered]

@visitingfromsantafe1329 maybe you’d need to put them in your checked bag in a pocket that’s not zip tied (if you have one)

[@pg618]

@@ProjectUntethered I travel with only carry-on

[@stephenharper4440]

If you are over 75 (past your 75th birthday) you do not need to remove your shoes for TSA. Make sure it is marked on your boarding pass. The last time I went though TSA the agent asked me to take off my shoes, until I showed him my boarding pass.

[@war-painter]

Oh wow, who knew. Can I skip the pat down too? Probably not. How about early boarding? Wouldn’t mind snagging an overhead compartment before all the overlarge oversized carry-on people with children with seats at the back who board early grab the first ten overhead compartments on the plane as usual. Sigh.

[@carolepeck3829]

Ssssss is kiss of death when you hav a tight connection.

[@ProjectUntethered]

😩😩😩

[@ballain1]

@@ProjectUntethered If you itinerary is booked all by the same air carrier and you notice the SSSS on a tight connection, make sure to get a crew member with you, note that it's there job to get you to destination so they will have to rebook you if you miss it because of security and none of it is your fault. I've seen it happens the running around and custom was basically a straight stamp no question asked lol (this however was a citizen getting back into his own country).

[@Brian-zl6ib]

Attatude. That's important too. Accept you're not the boss of the situation. If an officer tells you to do something, don't be an offended idiot and resist and argue. That's going to get you targeted. Go through security calm, follow instructions, don't be belligerent. I've witnessed people thinking they are above the rules and officials are beneath them, getting taken aside. This could result in being refused access to a country or delayed from flying out.

[@bobberg4745]

Taking the limit 10k cash with how’s the best way to go about this through security. I’m not trying to hide the fact but I don’t want others to see it. Maybe an envelope?

[@ProjectUntethered]

I’ve never done that before, but if it were me, I’d keep it in a Fanny pack attached to me at all times (except passing through security). Maybe someone else with more experience doing this can chip in here!

[@sexygeek8996]

I worry about theft of much smaller amounts by TSA agents or other passengers.

[@michaeljohannes3305]

I heard the scanner is 500 times stronger than a x ray scanner. True?

[@user-tk3eo4xq7w]

I have flown many times and this is not entirely true (at least in the us). Generally most TSA lines want you to put all devices uncovered in 1 container, and another with your jacked shoes bag etc. I just wanted to put this out there so you don’t get pulled over by security!

[@toddboothbee1361]

I read text books for enjoyment, so I'm out of luck. I used to think that the only conformities I should allow myself is to wash properly and to not break laws. How naive of me!

[@ThepowerofOrbs]

I’m going on my first flight soon and like I get overwhelmed so fucking easily like if I don’t know what to do my mind and body just gives up I’m gonna be with my mom but she has a machine in her stomach so she’s gonna be not in my direct eye view.. I’m like so nervous to go through security can someone just but the rules or whatever in the SIMPLEST way

[@war-painter]

Your job is to watch your mom’s stuff since she’s not going to be able to go through the scanner. She will have to put her valuables on the belt and so will you. Then afterwards, you pick up your shoes and passport and phone and wallet and your mom’s stuff and find her. I’m sure she will be SO GLAD you’re helping her and going on this great trip with her. It’s gonna be fun!

[@robertashagam1599]

You’re hilarious w your straight face. …in case you really need to be felt up…

[@war-painter]

Well in fairness they are “supposed” to use the backs of their gloved hands for the sensitive areas.