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Old May 31, 2011, 8:32 pm
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exbayern
 
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Originally Posted by mulieri
Also, they have a bunch of small rooms in that area for pat downs (not used as primary) for those suspected for smuggling Swiss chocolate
Are you sure that isn't to check for US bound Kinder Surprise Eggs?

So it sounds like US bound flights, (except for Sri Lanka and possibly a few more) and in places like BRU perhaps all flights leaving from that area. I wonder if that is an airport design issue which necessitates that.
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