Originally Posted by wbasc

I really don't mind the enhanced pat-downs (so far), compared to the new machines (mostly because of the images they produce and so forth...also my health). Anyway, the only time I've been asked to go through a new machine was in Amsterdam, and I just requested an enhanced pat-down instead. The security officer kindly asked me why, and I explained that I was concerned about the rays the machines output. An effective, yet professional pat-down was done, and I went along to collect my carry-ons. From what I've read, this is definitely not the norm? What's the common denominator in the other stories, the TSA, perhaps? For those who don't know, Schiphol has private security, contracted by G4S.