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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: From ORK, live LCY
Programs: BA Silver, EI Silver, HH Gold, BW Gold, ABP, Seigneur des Horaires des Mucci
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The UK does not distinguish between passengers' destinations when deciding what type of security check they will receive at the main checkpoint. Those travelling to the USA may be subject to additional checks such as pat-downs and shoe carnivals at the boarding gate.