Airport Security

[ImLostAgain]

I know you have to empty your pockets when going through security but I'm wondering if that means your jacket pockets as well even though it's going through the scanner

[andy-hughes]

Probably as well to avoid any delays.

[gylly]

No, you only empty the pockets of the clothing you are wearing as you have to go through a metal detector.

[Atheist]

If you go through the scanner with metal on your person, they will usually ask you to check your pockets and then ask you to try again.

[ImLostAgain]

Ok, thanks all.

Atheist, I wouldn't have anything on me as I've emptied my trouser pockets and put my jacket through the scanner.

[johnk]

Somtimes zip tags will set them off and especially walking boots.

[Prudie]

If you go through the scanner and anything sets it off (underwired bras are a common trigger i know) they will take you aside to be checked by a human rather than letting you try again. Just aim to put anything like watches and keys in the trays.

[DDIL]

Good morning all,

Thick clothing cannot be read by the scanners so you will end up having a 'pat down'.

A member of security told me this last week after I was stopped again.

[sandyRoe]

In the queue for the security check at Dublin airport I noticed I'd a Swiss army knife in my trousers pocket.  

I put it with some coins in my jacket pocket and it passed unnoticed through the scanner.

[1ozzy]

Naughty boy🤭

[10ClarionSt]

Returning from Orlando, I had a shirt on with a ships badge sewn on, and it kept setting the alarm off when I walked through the scanner. I don't know why because it wasn't metal. It was quite a thick badge though, so maybe that set it off. Anyway, after a few walks-through, they told me to just move on! I thought it was Mrs Clarion speaking! 😄