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if you are travelling abroad read pamphlets that are given by your travel agent or booking on line carefully. read the material thoroughly and make your travel less stressful
make sure you know what is restricted and be prepared to go through security scanners.
check both your own
countries airport security and check your other destinations. it can vary.
dont make things more complicated for yourself for example any kind of metal will trigger the scanner. i have a jacket that has hooks i always remove this beforehand and place it in the container. mobiles phones should be placed in container too .
best is to empty your pockets. guys if your wearing a belt remove it, if shoes have metal buckle remove them.
women you are restricted with some make up no more than 100 mls. if the container is 200 mls and its only half full they will confiscate it. this is allowed in suitcase but not on board with hand luggage.
drink bottles are not allowed.nail files tweezers lighters pocket knives scissors all these will trigger the scanner and will be confiscated.
security do have to perform random checks so be prepared that you might be asked to be checked with a wand or even frisked. or tested for any explosive substance. remember this is routine. getting anxious and panicky doesnt help. in fact it will slow down the process and unfortunately might even make security believe that you are hiding something.
see it for what it is a necessity and routine. we all could easily unintentionally carry things that are not allowed but we have to also become more responsible.
thats why i suggest that you "read "the pamphlets carefully and take note.
also be more vigilant with what you carry in your luggage. well meaning relatives sometimes ask you to take presents abroad for your own peace of mind ,make sure you know the person well and "trust " them
try to travel "light" that way you have less to worry about also if you travel light then its a bonus because it gives you more room to "shop overseas"
again when you "shop overseas" make sure that you can bring it into the country its a shame to buy something only to have it confiscated at the airport.
dont go by your last travels because things do change. keep updated and if your not sure ask a travel agent or website. double check with airport security. never question or argue why you cant take this or that they have their reasons and whilst something mighten look harmful to you it is surprising what people can do with little material
after all rubbing two sticks together can "start a fire"
remember noone wants to spend millions of dollars on security but its a fact of life.each individual can make a difference by being more alerted to what is expected of us as the general public
cheers annie
(May 2008) (
