Originally Posted by
rwoman
Good morning from LHR.
Just to let folks know... There has already been discussion on extra security screenings at LHR.
Today, I was through very quickly, but my backpack got pulled for the random extra screening. Only one staff member was doing this and there were two pax in front if me. The wait and bag check added about 20 minutes for clearing.
Just something to keep in mind at Heathrow.

I got lucky then when I went through T4 security Tuesday of this week (5 February '13). My backpack is filled with electronics (i.e., laptop, mouse, cables, digital camera and lenses, shortwave/AM-FM radio, headphones, ipod, iphone). Did not have to undergo secondary screening or have to unpack my backpack (other than remove my laptop before putting it through the machine).