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Bringing hair styling powder onto a plane
I'm flying from Italy to Switzerland just with hand luggage. I have a hair powder which could possibly look like coke to someone. Is this going to be any problem? I'm not sure if it's going to show up ...
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If one's luggage was inspected by the security, can one obtain the CCTV camera footage of the baggage inspection rooms showing the luggage inspection?
I read:
all baggage inspection rooms have CCTV cameras with heavy accountability, so there’s never a concern about theft.
This makes me wonder: if one's luggage was inspected, can one obtain the ...
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American transiting Frankfurt to Heathrow - did I miss a sign?
In 2018, my wife and I (both American citizens on US passports) flew Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA) to London Heathrow (LHR) with only carry-on luggage (no checked bags).
When we arrived (...
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Do large scars get flagged on airport security scanners?
If someone has any larger scars (think e.g. major surgery, abscesses,…), is this something that could get flagged on millimeter wave airport security scanners? I remember reading about a breast cancer ...
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My given name is used as First Name and Last Name on my flight ticket: Any issues?
Since my passport only includes a given name 'John Smith' without a surname, and my flight ticket is booked with 'John' as the first name and 'Smith' as the last name, could this cause any issues for ...
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Effect of Denied Entry Stamp from Spain
I had a flight from Istanbul to Managua, transiting through Barcelona, Spain, and Bogotá, Colombia. I boarded my plane from Istanbul to Barcelona and made the transit. While attempting to board the ...
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How can one view the rules for going through the security checkpoint at a given airport?
For example, sometimes airport security allows passengers to keep their water bottle even though it's over 100mL or keep their shoes on, while sometimes they do not. I would like to know the rules ...
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Is it safe to keep the outer pockets of checked-in baggage unlocked?
I have a big travel bag which I will use as checked-in baggage. It has pockets with zipper. I don't plan to put anything in them and thinking to just leave them unlocked. Would that be safe?
Am I ...
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Why do some airports shuffle connecting passengers through security again
This appears to be a duplicate of Why does connecting flight need a security check at connection airport? but the accepted answer IMO simply doesn't apply to my specific example.
In many "good&...
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Do I need to recheck my baggage when transiting in AMS
I am travelling from USA to INDIA through AMS, do I need to check in my luggage at AMS again?
It was a single reservation, I got my whole ticket together.
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Taking LaserJet printer and cartridge on flight
I have a LaserJet printer and planning to bring it on an international flight with me. What can I do with the toner cartridge? Should I put it in my carry-on luggage or leave it here and buy a new one ...
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Does any aviation authority / country have a limit lower than 100 watt hours (Wh) per lithium-ion battery in carry-on luggage?
My laptop has a 99.9WHr battery. faa.gov mentions:
Size limits: Lithium metal (non-rechargeable) batteries are limited to 2 grams of lithium per battery. Lithium ion (rechargeable) batteries are ...
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First time flying with carry-on only. Can I carry double edged razor blades with me?
Blades are in their original pack. All toiletries are in a separate small bag. That's inside my luggage
Is this ok? I live nomadically so it's not like I have a home I can leave it behind and I don't ...
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Are we allowed to bring many small containers of liquids on the plane?
Can we take 10 different liquids: creams, toothpaste, and such, each below 100 ml on the plane? They total 480 g.
what is the general rule?
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Can I arrange for TSA to pre-approve an item for carry-on luggage?
The TSA website gives a list of permitted items for the carry-on. However, they also mention that the final decision lies in the hand of the security agents. Is it possible to ask the TSA to "pre-...
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