Soft cheese at BRU
Dec 26, 2015, 11:33 am
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Soft cheese at BRU
I guess I should have been better prepared, but into the bin went the "soft cheeses" at BRU (Brussels) security.
I had gone through ZRH with no problems, here the local TSA told me that "if we can press down with a finger on it, it's soft". I later noticed their website declared that "runny" cheeses are prohibited.
I really wish that at some point people will be wiling to assume responsibility for doing away with some of these stupid, archaic rules. Soft cheese is not OK, but a litre of liquid is OK ? (assuming I carry it in ten 100 ml bottles). Perhaps I should be grateful we are still allowed to wear shoes.
I had gone through ZRH with no problems, here the local TSA told me that "if we can press down with a finger on it, it's soft". I later noticed their website declared that "runny" cheeses are prohibited.
I really wish that at some point people will be wiling to assume responsibility for doing away with some of these stupid, archaic rules. Soft cheese is not OK, but a litre of liquid is OK ? (assuming I carry it in ten 100 ml bottles). Perhaps I should be grateful we are still allowed to wear shoes.
Dec 26, 2015, 1:35 pm
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Dec 26, 2015, 6:38 pm
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I posted not to rant (well, just a little bit....) but to have something googleable for "soft cheese brussels airport security" if someone looks.
Dec 27, 2015, 5:22 am
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I guess I should have been better prepared, but into the bin went the "soft cheeses" at BRU (Brussels) security.
I had gone through ZRH with no problems, here the local TSA told me that "if we can press down with a finger on it, it's soft". I later noticed their website declared that "runny" cheeses are prohibited.
I really wish that at some point people will be wiling to assume responsibility for doing away with some of these stupid, archaic rules. Soft cheese is not OK, but a litre of liquid is OK ? (assuming I carry it in ten 100 ml bottles). Perhaps I should be grateful we are still allowed to wear shoes.
I had gone through ZRH with no problems, here the local TSA told me that "if we can press down with a finger on it, it's soft". I later noticed their website declared that "runny" cheeses are prohibited.
I really wish that at some point people will be wiling to assume responsibility for doing away with some of these stupid, archaic rules. Soft cheese is not OK, but a litre of liquid is OK ? (assuming I carry it in ten 100 ml bottles). Perhaps I should be grateful we are still allowed to wear shoes.
Dec 29, 2015, 8:22 am
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BRU (is a foreign location, so no [USA] TSA). The rules for US customs CBP, is cheese aged over 6 months is OK--but this a separate issue from airplane SECURITY.
I once had a "promotional" 1.5" Swiss army knife (blade was less than 1"), it cleared (USA) TSA lots of times, even ZRH (Switzerland
) several times--BUT, once in ZRH they "detected" it and confiscated it.
The point on my ball point pen is probably more of a weapon than that knife.
I once had a "promotional" 1.5" Swiss army knife (blade was less than 1"), it cleared (USA) TSA lots of times, even ZRH (Switzerland
) several times--BUT, once in ZRH they "detected" it and confiscated it. The point on my ball point pen is probably more of a weapon than that knife.
Dec 30, 2015, 6:55 am
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Intersting, I never knew that about the cheese. I just knew I got waved on whenever I said "cheddar".
From a security point of view - I guess you can threaten someone with Gorgonzola
From a security point of view - I guess you can threaten someone with Gorgonzola
BRU (is a foreign location, so no [USA] TSA). The rules for US customs CBP, is cheese aged over 6 months is OK--but this a separate issue from airplane SECURITY.
I once had a "promotional" 1.5" Swiss army knife (blade was less than 1"), it cleared (USA) TSA lots of times, even ZRH (Switzerland) several times--BUT, once in ZRH they "detected" it and confiscated it. The point on my ball point pen is probably more of a weapon than that knife.
I once had a "promotional" 1.5" Swiss army knife (blade was less than 1"), it cleared (USA) TSA lots of times, even ZRH (Switzerland
) several times--BUT, once in ZRH they "detected" it and confiscated it. The point on my ball point pen is probably more of a weapon than that knife.
Dec 30, 2015, 8:57 am
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One could probably take over a flight with Serra da Estrella - definitely a (delicious) biological weapon, that one!
Jan 1, 2016, 2:55 am
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Only a question of time until someone mentions it, so I will....
Re Crews refusing to fly with Durian on board. Wonder if the TSA would OK Durian...
One example: http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_d...383&con_type=1
(I love the unrelated quote from security when confiscating another item- "it could be melted down into a liquid".
What next ?? "If I toss this item in a blender with some milk I could make a liquid - sorry, have to take it off you")
Re Crews refusing to fly with Durian on board. Wonder if the TSA would OK Durian...
One example: http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_d...383&con_type=1
(I love the unrelated quote from security when confiscating another item- "it could be melted down into a liquid".
What next ?? "If I toss this item in a blender with some milk I could make a liquid - sorry, have to take it off you")
Jan 1, 2016, 9:00 pm
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https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/det...r-personal-use
Jan 2, 2016, 9:58 pm
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Incorrect: most non-liquid cheeses are allowed, some types of cheeses are only allowed depending on the country of origin, there is no 6 month rule:
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/det...r-personal-use
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/det...r-personal-use
)--but rules change over time.