# Will I have problems at Airport Security? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [December 15, 2002, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-i-have-problems-at-airport-security/142897 "2002-12-15T16:07:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Garfield226](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Garfield226](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Garfield226)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2002, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-i-have-problems-at-airport-security/142897/21 "2002-12-16T16:32:00Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by irishgirl \* > **the boning in my corset** This has got to be one of the most amusing phrases I’ve heard in a while. ---
**Author:** ![Duckster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duckster/32/1244_2.png) [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2002, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-i-have-problems-at-airport-security/142897/22 "2002-12-16T18:39:59Z")
Until a few months ago, **Mrs. Duckster** was in charge of screening security a a major airport near you. Even with the TSA now operating, be prepared for anything. Since each airport seems to have their own security levels, in spite of the written regulations, you could run into anything. Also, just because the TSA _appears_ to be running the show, airline personnel and non-TSA people can play head games with you, your carryons, baggage, and your appearance. Just remember to keep your carryon numbers, sizes and weights with guidelines. Otherwise you might end up having your Easy-Bake Oven goodies sent via the baggage compartment. ---
**Author:** ![LolaCocaCola](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7cd45c/32.png) [@LolaCocaCola](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LolaCocaCola)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2002, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-i-have-problems-at-airport-security/142897/23 "2002-12-16T18:48:04Z")
I brought back a case of wine from Australia earlier this year. I _wish_ they made me drink that! 😛 ---
**Author:** ![amarinth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@amarinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarinth)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2002, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-i-have-problems-at-airport-security/142897/24 "2002-12-16T20:04:54Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by deathawk \* > \*\*Consider asking the screener up front about your shoes & see if they would rather run it through the XRay. My other suggestion would be to pack the shoes (assuming you have a carry-on) and put them back on once you get to your destination airport. \*\* I just slipped off my shoes this the last time I flew, sent them through the x-ray, and walked through the metal detector barefoot. None of the security people even blinked. The person behind me in line thought I was weird, but… ---
**Author:** ![deathawk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ed8c4c/32.png) [@deathawk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deathawk)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2002, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-i-have-problems-at-airport-security/142897/25 "2002-12-16T22:52:50Z")
…they probably haven’t traveled much. I haven’t done the shoe thing, although I had taken to putting my cell phone, watch, and any other small metal items into a small bag & sticking into my carry on before going through screening. I actually got the idea from one of the screeners that was walking down the line asking people to do so. I’ve noticed that people who fly alot seem in general to have learned some things that will help get them through security quicker. Not always - the airports I’ve gone through have had some that do random searches to the point where if you are the next one through when they finish, you get wanded. That actually doesn’t bug me - as that is truly a random search. **In Concievable** makes a good point regarding the 'puter. You will have to take it out & put it through separately. It’s best to have the sort of case that you can pull it out of quickly. ---
**Author:** ![BobbySuezQ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/57b2e6/32.png) [@BobbySuezQ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobbySuezQ)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2002, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-i-have-problems-at-airport-security/142897/26 "2002-12-16T23:34:06Z")
Thanks for the replies all, I’ve traveled often with my laptop, so I know the routine there. That doesn’t bother me. I ended up shipping the baked goods ahead of me. I decided I didn’t want to bother with carrying the box. The shoes, I’m still undecided. Since the thought of walking on the Hartsfield Airport floor in my socks totally disgusts me, I may end up packing them and wearing my regular (though not nearly as fun) shoes. The bunny slippers are still an option since they fit in the computer bag. Guess I’ll figure it out the morning I leave. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2002, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-i-have-problems-at-airport-security/142897/27 "2002-12-17T00:41:14Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by irishgirl \* > **the boning in my corset** How does that work? I didn’t think it was even possible to bend over. ---
**Author:** ![Violet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ebca7d/32.png) [@Violet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Violet)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2002, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-i-have-problems-at-airport-security/142897/28 "2002-12-17T04:56:10Z")
I’ve been taking off my shoes and running them thru the machine. I was asked to sip my water before boarding one flight. If bringing baked goods, just bring a couple of extras to eat, or even put a different type on top that you might want to eat. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2002, 9:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-i-have-problems-at-airport-security/142897/29 "2002-12-17T09:18:42Z")
I’m almost always searched. Must be my swarthy good looks. Shoes without laces, pants without a metal fly, nothing in the pockets, cell phone on, and a small, sincere smile. You can put your shoes in a plastic bag and send them through the X-ray. BTW, if your baked goods are in a metal container, yes, they will make you open it and/or disarrange the layers. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-i-have-problems-at-airport-security/142897.md?page=1)