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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 11:57 am
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Originally Posted by milepig
A new one for me.

Departing MDW on Saturday, after I put my bag on the belt I quickly checked to be sure the outside zipper compartment was closed.

As I passed through the screening station I was asked to step aside and I heard someone say "he touched his bag." They then checked my hands and the outside of the bag. Huh? I've probably checked that zipper a thousand times over the years with no issue.
Hmm, interesting. If it had been MCO, I would have just suspected that they were upset that you had zipped up the bag since it made it harder to steal your items.

Mike
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